Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Roscoe bank robber, Macktown After Dark, Stateline Connection
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Roscoe man pleads guilty to bank robbery
Matthew Barnett could face 3 - 7 years in Illinois state prison.
Michael McGinnis
An evening tour through the historic village of Macktown
The after-dark fundraising event featured a guided tour through the historic village of Macktown.
Jean Seegers
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
Hononegah soccer star, flag on display, death notices
Michael McGinnis
Upcoming events
Bucciferro Family McDonald’s Car Show
Wed Sept 17, 2025, 5:00 pm, Bucciferro Family McDonald’s
McDonald’s, 13454 Quail Trl, Rockton, IL 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Business Highlight & Community Gathering
Thu Sept 18, 2025, 5:30 pm, Cross and Crown Preschool & Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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Julie Uram
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In case you missed it
Hononegah’s flag protocols after the death of Charlie Kirk
While lowering the flags for Sept. 11, the custodial crew didn’t get the memo about lowering them on Sept. 12.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 15, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Michael McGinnis
2025 Hononegah Senior Soccer Spotlight: Cameron Nelson
Senior Cameron Nelson is the foundation of the defense and a leader for all of his teammates.
Natalie Fry
