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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, September 2 2026

Karen Bieschke, who’s yard recently became Conservation@Home certified, hopes to inspire others to create their own wildlife habitats.Photo/Natural Land Institute on Facebook

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With the November 3, 2026 General Election approaching, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow is reminding residents that Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots will begin mailing Thursday, September 24, the first day Illinois election authorities are permitted to send ballots to voters who have applied. Gummow emphasized that voters should not

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 22 2026

Information from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit: produced by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership TrainingRockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020,

Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership Training

Rockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020, in East Peoria, Illinois. The program, titled “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive,” was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates Boylan in 38–7 Win at Kelsey Field

Under the lights at Kelsey Field on Monday evening, the Hononegah Indians delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering Boylan Catholic 38–7 to move to 14–2 overall and 7–1 in the NIC‑10. From the opening series, Hononegah controlled the pace, the field

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Vote‑By‑Mail Ballots Begin Mailing September 24; Clerk Gummow Urges Voters to Plan Ahead

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 22 2026

Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership Training

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates Boylan in 38–7 Win at Kelsey Field