Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Death notices, stray golf balls, business incubator

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
Robert Perrin (1950-2025) was a notable figure in the Illinois harness horse racing industry.

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  • At tonight's meeting, the Village of Rockton may decide to revise the nuisance ordinances that criminalize stray golf balls (we will confirm that) and to pay $124,000 to Rock Roads Companies for the Bristlewood Court Paving Project. The Village's consultant, Houseal Lavigne Associates, will present their comprehensive plan for the Village.
  • The Village of Roscoe is expected to renew a 20-year agreement confirming Swanson Road as the Village's southern boundary with Machesney Park. They will also discuss the Hodges Run Small Business Incubator bid responses [PDF]. The Village's consultant, Place Foundry, recommended they put off until next year the construction of a $455,000 restroom building and fourteen pop-up sheds.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Oct. 20, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
Homecoming photos, sentencing hearing
Students were busy creating memories during Hononegah’s Homecoming Week
Hononegah’s Homecoming celebration culminated on Sept. 27, 2025.

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Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue Oct 21, 2025, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073
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