Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

House fire, death notices, weather heats up

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025
Many firefighters battled a house fire south of Gleasman Road on Tuesday,

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  • A home burned yesterday afternoon in the Prairie Ridge subdivision of Roscoe. WIFR reported a dozen fire trucks from several departments were attacking the residential fire on River View Trail, south of Gleasman Road. One person was reportedly treated for smoke inhalation at the four-bedroom brick home near Atwood Golf Course. More details to come.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 8, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
Plea hearing, death notices, Hononegah soccer
Changes help Hononegah soccer get moving in the right direction.
Coach Fasula made crucial adjustments to the team’s passing and communication, which paid off.

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Today's events

Cruise Night at the Museum
Wed Sept 10, 2025 5 - 8 p.m., Historic Attractions Museum, 13825 Metric Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Sept 10, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St, South Beloit IL, 61080
Check the latest forecast from Mark Henderson's Weather Hub. Temperatures will rise above 90 degrees this weekend.

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