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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

Death notices, Christmas cookie trays, pizza & chicken

The first customers of a new Roscoe business, Bridge St. Pizza & Chicken Co.

Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - exclusively in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Scroll to the end for the latest stories, including death notices for far northern Illinois.

Today's events

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A new commemorative brick now rests on the memorial patio in front of Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Department Station 1, placed earlier this week in honor of firefighter John Morgan, whose dedication and compassion left a lasting mark on the department and the community he served. The brick, engraved with John’

Shirland celebrated Fourth of July on our nation's 250th anniversary

The fourth of July Spirit was alive at Shirland Independence Day events!

Prairie Hill/ Willowbrook Middle School teacher reflects on 34 year career while entering retirement

Staff and Administration shared senitments and reflected on time spent with now retired teacher, Marcie Ball.

Hononegah student Lucy Berry earns Girl Scout Gold Award for sensory‑friendly project at Camp Winnebago

A Hononegah High School student is being honored for outstanding leadership and service. On July 7, the Roscoe VFW presented Lucy Berry with a plaque recognizing her as Girl Scout of the Year, celebrating her completion of the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Berry devoted 110 volunteer hours to a

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Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Department honors firefighter John Morgan with memorial brick at Station 1

Shirland celebrated Fourth of July on our nation's 250th anniversary

Prairie Hill/ Willowbrook Middle School teacher reflects on 34 year career while entering retirement

Hononegah student Lucy Berry earns Girl Scout Gold Award for sensory‑friendly project at Camp Winnebago