Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
Yetis, death notices, library renovation
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - exclusively in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.
- Rockton begins the 11th annual Yeti Fest today, from Wednesday, February 4 through Saturday, February 7, 2026. John Peterson, the Village of Rockton’s mayor, says, “Conditions are ideal for both yetis and people to visit.”
- We bid farewell to those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, including 12-year-old Amelia Myers and former school superintendent Robert Lauber.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 3, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
Winter people anticipating 11th annual Rockton Yeti Fest
Four days of winter fun, originally brought to Rockton by Tricia Diduch, are coming Feb. 4-7, 2026.
Marianne Mueller
South Beloit Public Library set for major $526K interior glow-up
The library’s first major interior improvement since 1988 is set for June 1 completion date.
Adam Neblock
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Today’s events
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
Yetis and local officials
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Municipal meetings scheduled this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
A rundown of municipal meetings scheduled this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, including committee meetings and village board sessions.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
