Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Albanian cuisine, help after fire, Roscoe candidate for Congress

Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
Searching for the perfect byrek without driving to Chicago

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  • With at least three Albanian-American-owned restaurants in far northern Illinois - Neli's, Sophia's, and Jessica's - does anybody here serve any Albanian food - besides Neli's "Albanian salad"?
Paul Nolley, Hononegah alum, launches campaign for Illinois’ 16th congressional district
If elected, it would be the first time a Rockton-Roscoe native would represent Illinois’ 16th district.
House fire in Roscoe: how you can help
A Spot Fund has been set up to help the family.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025
House fire, death notices, weather heats up

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Today's events

Roscoe Book Club
Thu Sept 11, 2025, 6 pm, Sophia’s Restaurant, 5467 Bridge St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Music: Lady & the Tramp at Poison Ivy Pub
Thu Sept 11, 2025, 6 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073

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