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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

New real estate, party help wanted, losing control

Michael McGinnis

Jun 11, 2025 — 4 min read

Rockton Summerpalooza 2024

Today's news for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit - local news and events from Rockton-Roscoe News. Scroll down for the latest stories.

John and Sheryl Peterson's new real estate brokerage has a memorable name: PETERSON Real Estate. Moving from Roscoe, their office is now at 201 West Main Street, Rockton, west of Prairie Street. John recently began a second term as Rockton's mayor.
The Village of Rockton could use some extra hands for a few fun events this summer. Students are invited to help too: Sunday, June 22 - Downtown Rockton Spectator Party at Settlers Park. Help is needed from 7 am to 12 pm. Saturday, July 12 and Aug. 9 - Summerpalooza Street Dance Series on W. Main St. Help is needed from 3 pm - 9 pm. If interested, please email Tricia Diduch at diduch@rocktonvillage.com.
The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office reports that 44-year-old Reggie Klaas of Roscoe died after a motor vehicle crash on Sunday, June 8, 2025, when the Chicory Ridge resident lost control of his vehicle on Wesleyan Avenue in Rockford about 12:25 a.m. This incident remains under investigation by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office and the Rockford Police Department.
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Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.