Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Fish fertilizer, celebrity dance teacher
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.
South Beloit to reconsider fish fertilizer plan after initial rejection
The proposed location of the fertilizer facility is next to St. Peter Church.
Adam Neblock
Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory bringing Abby Lee Miller workshop to South Beloit
Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory is bringing the “Abby Lee in South Beloit” workshop to Willowbrook Middle School on May 30, with dancers from across the region already signing up.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
- Old River Road will be closed to traffic May 5 - 6, 2026 just south of Roscoe Road, for paving and pavement markings. The road will be open to traffic at night and operations will be completed by the end of the day on Wednesday.
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Today’s events
50 North, Senior Activity Event: Game Day!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton
Diana LaForge
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue May 5, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue May 5, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Rockton Township reviewed work and accomplishments of past year
Rockton Township residents, Township Officials, trustees, and Office Manager/Deputy Clerk Kristi Schaffer reviewed work and accomplishments of the past year in Rockton Township. Township Clerk Judi Gurney led the meeting, alongside Moderator former Cemetery Sexton Jerri Noller. Both Noller and former Supervisor Paul Williams were nominated, with Noller being
Marianne Mueller
Rampage open season with 20–0 shutout, signaling football’s return to the Rockton-Roscoe and South Beloit area
Hackett elevated over a smaller defender, pulling down a leaping touchdown grab that ignited the Rampage sideline and the home crowd. It was the first score of the season — and it felt like a statement.
Harold Bone
Strong spirits: Love your enemies?
Really? In this world? At this time?
Gary Schwerin
