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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Chemtool hearing, upcoming events, this is not Chicago

Michael McGinnis

Jun 24, 2025 — 3 min read

This is not Chicago. Photo: Cheryl Blay, Kayaking on Rock River in Rockton, Illinois, USA

Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News. Scroll down for the latest stories and events.

At Friday's Chemtool hearing, attorneys are expected to reveal details of a second settlement payment to residents, this one from Holian. We plan to cover the hearing, which should be on YouTube on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
The Harlem Class of 1975 is having their 50th Reunion on Saturday, September 20, 2025. For more information or to register, email HCO75Register@gmail.com.
Upcoming stories: Pearl Lake Beach, Chemtool (naturally), honor rolls, and what else would you like to see?

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Today’s weather

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.