Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025
SOBO Homecoming parade, death notices, perfectly seasoned catering, municipal meetings
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - brought to you by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Send us your comments, critiques, or news tips by replying to this email.
- The South Beloit Homecoming Parade starts at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. The parade route begins at the back of the high school, onto Deer Drive, right onto Hunters Way, left onto Dorr Rd, and turns around in the American Legion/ Boys & Girls Club parking lot. It continues back onto Dorr Rd, right onto Clover Lane, left onto Thicket Lane, which turns into Whispering Way, then turns right to SBHS.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Oct. 6, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
Perfectly Seasoned, a dream come true
“We specialize in catering for very large groups. Corporations are our big focus. They also cater special occasions and house parties.
Jean Seegers
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
Hononegah leadership, tomorrow’s events
Michael McGinnis
Get your free subscription to Rockton-Roscoe News. You'll receive a daily email newsletter for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit, which we've been sending since April 2021.
Today's meetings
Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue Oct 7, 2025, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Oct 7, 2025 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 Oct 7, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Without big corporate sponsors, we depend on our community to help us continue to provide free access to independent, unbiased local news for residents of farthest northern Winnebago County, Illinois.
In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025
Football blowout, silence is golden, local events
Michael McGinnis
Showing Leadership outside the Friday Night Lights.
Each man can develop a combination to make him a leader, Hall of Fame Football Coach Vince Lombardi.
Harold Bone
Strong spirits: silence
Some love silence, some fear it, and most can’t find any time for it.
Gary Schwerin
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Tumbling and trampolines, passionate patriot
Michael McGinnis
