Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept 30 2026

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept 30 2026
 John Loomis is 41 years old, devoted husband to Brook and a loving dad to their two boys, Julian and Jack. About a month ago, John was admitted to Northwestern Hospital in Chicago after becoming critically ill with Anti-MDA5-positive dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that has caused severe damage to his lungs. What began as an unimaginable diagnosis has become a fight for his life. Please consider helping a family in our community https://gofund.me/c80a867bf

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South Beloit Schools Confront Enrollment Decline, Rising Costs at Community Forum on Tuesday Night Sept 29 2026
“No decisions have been made,” Budnov emphasized. “We are exploring options not announcing outcomes.”
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Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu October 1, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Bird Club at Hononegah Forest Preserve
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