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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

First responder training, higher temperatures

Michael McGinnis

Jul 23, 2025 — 3 min read

Active shooter training at South Beloit High School

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This week, first responders had their yearly active shooter training at South Beloit High School. South Beloit Police partnered with the Village of Roscoe and Rockton Police. Police say, "We conduct these trainings at a different school each time so we are familiar with the layout should there be an emergency."
Tonight the Ledges Pool is having a middle school pool party from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $5 member, $10 non-member. The pool is located at 7063 McCurry Road in Roscoe IL, adjacent to the Ledges Golf Course.

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Today’s weather

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.