Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Bird City, new fire leader
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.
- Todd Monahan has been sworn in as the new Battalion Chief for the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department. Chief Monahan previously served as Division Chief of Operations for Rockford Fire Department.
Rockton Earns Bird City Status, Strengthening Its Conservation Efforts
Our commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.
Harold Bone
Upcoming events
Magic: Ryan Martin at After the Vine
Fri May 29, 2026, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Music: Water’d Down at Poison Ivy Pub
Thu May 28, 2026, 6 - 9 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory bringing Abby Lee Miller workshop to South Beloit
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How South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college
675 college credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents.
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