Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
Death notices, blasting permit in Roscoe, scaling your business
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Death notices for the far Stateline: Jan. 5, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
- During tonight's Committee of the Whole Meeting, Roscoe trustees will consider a blasting application to construct sewers for the multi-family units of Hawks Pointe Plat 6. Currently, blasting within 1,000 feet of a building is not allowed. Several residences are less than 500 feet away, but the contractor says they calculate no damage beyond 165 feet. The nearest residence is 75 feet away but the contractor promises to take extra precautions. If trustees decide to approve the plan in the coming weeks, they are likely to set restrictions and hold a public information meeting for nearby residents.
Operational Focus: How Not to Scale Your Business
Growth feels good, until your systems and team can’t keep up
Wanda Alberts
Today's events
50 North, Senior Activity Event: Hot Cocoa
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Diana LaForge
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Rockton Lions Club spread Christmas cheer to local families through Wimpy’s Fund
Every year the Rockton Lions Club, with the help of numerous community supporters, bring Christmas cheer to local families assuring that they have a merry Christmas. Money raised from the Wimpy’s Fund auction is used to help families who are less fortunate in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and
Marianne Mueller
New Illinois 2 bridges over Rock River in Rockton are done
The rest of the project is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Looking back at 2025
Last year our stories were read more than one million times.
Michael McGinnis
