Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 22 2026

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 22 2026
The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County (FPWC) is thrilled to announce that our agency has accepted a donation of 4.6 acres adjacent to Kilbuck Bluffs Forest Preserve from Natural Land Institute (NLI)! Photo/Natural Land Institute on Facebook

Information from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit: produced by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.

Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding – Your Best Roofing Company in Roscoe IL
Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership Training
Rockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020, in East Peoria, Illinois. The program, titled “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive,” was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training
Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates Boylan in 38–7 Win at Kelsey Field
Under the lights at Kelsey Field on Monday evening, the Hononegah Indians delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering Boylan Catholic 38–7 to move to 14–2 overall and 7–1 in the NIC‑10. From the opening series, Hononegah controlled the pace, the field

Events

Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu September 24, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
🌿 Roscoe, Rockton & Surrounding Communities… You’re Invited!
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10am-12pm, Meraki Salon + Studio 5324 Williams Dr. Roscoe IL 61073

In case you missed it

Nate Blakeman’s Eagle Scout benches find a home in South Beloit — and a community celebrates his craftsmanship, character, and family support
The kind of project that reminds a community what service looks like came to life this earlier this month, thanks to South Beloit’s own Nate Blakeman, who completed a standout Eagle Scout project that is already making an impact. Nate built and donated a set of sturdy, beautifully crafted
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