Roscoe, IL
Rep. Sosnowski talks about cost savings
State Representative Joe Sosnowski says Illinois needs to change its spending priorities.
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Roscoe, IL
A user's guide to Rockton-Roscoe News
For 185 years, Roscoe and Rockton never had our own daily newspaper.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Gerald "Jerry" W. Fisher (1945-2021)
Mr. Fisher was principal of Harlem High School from 1994 to 2003.
Roscoe, IL
Chemtool hasn't released list of materials, says fire reduced everything to its elemental form
Lubrizol admits contaminants released from the fire include sulphur and zinc.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Stephan L. Lane (1954-2021)
Funeral will be held Thursday, visitation Wednesday, at McCorkle Funeral Home.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Nancy J. Clark (1950-2021)
Donations may be made to As Good as Gold Rescue or Rockford Rescue Mission.
Roscoe, IL
Gas prices rising nationwide, including Roscoe
In Illinois, gasoline is $3.42 per gallon, but in California, it's $4.32.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Township approves Community Center design
Winnebago County and Village of Roscoe officials agree on the Founders Park plan.
Roscoe, IL
Chemtool fire: officials claim they're gathering information, not holding it back
The Illinois EPA has oversight over investigation and remediation of the disaster.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Scott Anders Gredenius: (1962-2021)
Memorial service will be held Tuesday July 13, 2021 at Broadway Covenant Church.
Roscoe, IL
Chemtool responds to state lawsuit
Lubrizol had said they would handle the Rockton disaster even before getting sued.
Roscoe, IL
Hidden Creek Estates launches softly
The wine bar will be open two days a week, with the venue's grand opening Thursday, July 29.
Roscoe, IL
State attorneys file suit against Chemtool for environmental recovery
The lawsuit wants Chemtool to pay a $50,000 fine for each violation and $10,000 per day.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe's Avani Joshi ties for 7th place in National Spelling Bee
The National Spelling Bee was last won by an Illinois speller in 1985.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Jeffery Michael Evans (1978-2021)
Memorial visitation will be held on Friday morning, July 9
Roscoe, IL
Thanks for the memories: Hawks Pointe July 4th parade lasts 20 years
The parade, hosted since 2001 by Sharon and Robert Atkins, always ended up at their house.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit quickly approves licenses for wedding venue, declines to approve methadone clinic
Also approved: a Gujarati community picnic and an oversized dispensary sign.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe launches 2021 street repairs, under budget, and approves liquor license
Rock Road Companies bids low for street repairs, Lucky 777 gets new owner.
Roscoe, IL
Behold the wild blackberry: the sweet, thorny weed
But do you want wild blackberries in your flowerbeds? That is the question.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe eyes final approval of road bid, special events, new police
Items include road improvements, 111th Annual Fall Festival, Mud Volleyball, and Anna’s Lucky 777.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit considers liquor licenses for wedding venue
The city also must vote on licenses for any employees who serve alcohol.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Shaun Gregory Kraman (1980-2021)
Visitation and service will be Monday at Concordia Lutheran Church.
Roscoe, IL
Female Energy Art and Vendor Show in Rockton
Over 45 local woman-owned businesses, food trucks, drinks, dessert, games and shopping .
Roscoe, IL
Residents invited to complete survey on Chemtool impact
Scientists want to identify potential health effects, if any, of the Chemtool fire in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Winnebago County is reviewing traffic study for wedding venue
Hidden Creek Estates is adding finishing touches, hoping to open for business.
