Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
Counting birds, cold front, death notices, village meetings
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit since April 2021 - from the staff of Rockton-Roscoe News.
- Located within Colored Sands Forest Preserve northwest of Shirland, Illinois, Sand Bluff Bird Observatory is one of the largest small-bird banding operations in the country that is open to the public. In a typical year, the all-volunteer team will band up to 6,000 warblers, vireos, orioles, sparrows, thrushes, finches, and others. Their research is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL. The next banding session is scheduled for Thursday.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 1, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Michael McGinnis
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Labor Day, village meetings, weather
Michael McGinnis
Blowout: Eagles fly home after SOBOs victory
A spectacular kick off to South Beloit’s football season ends in 46-8, holding Christian Life at zero points for most of the game.
Josaiah Placensia
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Today's events
South Beloit City Council Meeting
Tue Sept 2 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, IL 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
50 North: Back to School
Tue, Sept. 2, 2025, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
Diana LaForge
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Sept 2, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Sept 2, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Steve Cofoid - Hononegah alumnus educator, former athletic director, club supporter
Cheerleaders sat on Kelsey Field during the 2025 Purple and Gold Festival, each holding 22 balloons in the school colors, signifying the life of a person who made a difference to everyone he came in contact with, in and outside of Rockton. Family and friends listened with loving hearts as
Marianne Mueller
Will the Town of Beloit terminate fire service in South Beloit?
TOB Fire Chief Pease and TOB Administrator Wellnitz want to terminate the firefighting agreement with City of South Beloit.
Adam Neblock
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Hot discussion, find focus, build a log cabin
Michael McGinnis
Strong spirits: focused
It would be wise to ask ourselves what or who is at the center of my attention.
Gary Schwerin
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
Purple and Gold, pre-trial hearings
Michael McGinnis
