Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Bridge closing, behind the scenes in South Beloit government

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Rusty Wheel Tavern was a topic of conversation at this week’s South Beloit City Council meeting.

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Roscoe Road Bridge to Close July 6 Through November for Reconstruction
The Roscoe Road Bridge over the Rock River will close July 6 for a months‑long reconstruction project that will shut down one of the area’s busiest east‑west routes through late fall, according to Winnebago County officials. The bridge is expected to remain closed until November 2026 as
The Happenings at the 15 June 2026 South Beloit city council meeting.
Rusty Wheel fined $1,000, removal of City Administrator language clarified, 14% increase in health insurance, and more engineering expenses to Fehr Graham for sewage work.

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Free Senior Luncheon and Bingo
Wed, June 17, 2026, 12 noon, First Congregational Community Church 10780 Third Street Roscoe, IL

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Ironman 70.3 rolls through Rockton on Sunday, with downtown shops and Summerpalooza ready to welcome crowds
Rockton will be buzzing long before the first cyclists sweep down Main Street on Sunday morning, as the Ironman 70.3 returns through Rockton with a bike route that cuts straight through the heart of our village. With racers expected on June 14, 2026 between 9:45 a.m. and

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