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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025

Another bridge closed, SOBO football preview, corn roast

Michael McGinnis

Aug 26, 2025 — 4 min read

SOBO band, ready for the season. Photo: Josaiah Placensia

Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - researched and reported by Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 neighbors each month.

Starting at 6 a.m. today, northbound and southbound traffic on IL Route 2 at Union Street through the construction zone over the Rock River bridge will be reduced to a single lane for an unspecified duration. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area and plan their morning commute accordingly to account for anticipated traffic congestion.

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