Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026
Death notices. historical garden
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - locally sourced in far northern Illinois, brought to you by the Rockton-Roscoe News.
- Louie's Tap House is looking for four bands to "embark on a special project" for Sunday, May 3, 2026 between 1 - 6 p.m.
- Roscoe Gardening Club has received approval from the Roscoe Township Historical Society to create a historically appropriate garden at Hannah and Robert Cross's 1841 home at Cross Park by the Roscoe Township Community Center. If you are interested in participating, please email [email protected].
Death notices for the far Stateline: Apr. 21, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
Joel Lorr spent many hours fishing, birding and gardening
The former Rockton resident will be laid to rest in Willamette National Cemetery in Oregon.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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Today’s events
Celebrate Earth Day with the Roscoe Township Community Center’s New Program: Peace in the Prairie at Cross Park
Guided Prairie Walk on Wednesday, April 22nd 4:00-6:30 pm
Roscoe Township
In case you missed it
Castelli captures 16U state freestyle title, extending Hononegah’s rising wrestling legacy
Hononegah sophomore Bella Castelli has won the 16U 135‑pound state freestyle wrestling championship.
Harold Bone
South Beloit Fire regaining full independence in fire and EMS service
As of April 1, South Beloit is back to running its own fire and EMS services after ending its agreement with the Town of Beloit.
Marianne Mueller
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