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.
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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.
Roscoe, IL
Environmental expert: be concerned about years, not days, of exposure to chemicals
Several days of smoke, as in Rockton, is not what Dr. Peter Orris worries about.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Linda M. Marquardt (1948-2021)
Visitation will be Thursday at Honquest Family Funeral Home, with the funeral at First Free Church.
Roscoe, IL
Kinnikinnick, Harlem School Districts announces free meals, broadband internet assistance
Kinnikinnick District is handing out free breakfasts and lunches for everyone under the age of 18.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe student advances to the finals in National Spelling Bee
Avani Joshi of Roscoe will be one of 11 finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on July 8.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe speller competes in National Spelling Bee semifinals Sunday night
The top 30 young spellers, including Roscoe's Avani Joshi, meet virtually on ESPN2 Sunday night.
Roscoe, IL
Behind the scenes: Avani Joshi's road to the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
Avani Joshi works with three academic competitions, two musical instruments, and three languages.
Roscoe, IL
Hidden Creek/ Promontory neighbors deal with South Beloit defeat
After Hidden Creek Estates' pre-annexation, neighbors consider next steps.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe explores uses for proposed land donation near Porter Park
Dog park? Disc golf? Splash pad? Village of Roscoe has ideas for land on McDonald Road.
Roscoe, IL
Chemtool fire dwindles, cleanup continues, lawsuits emerge
Only a few hot spots are left in the Chemtool fire, but lawsuits may be heating up.
Roscoe, IL
Hidden Creek Estates wins annexation into South Beloit
South Beloit City Council chooses to expand borders and to side with wedding venue.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit makes final decision today on pre-annexation of wedding venue
Both sides of the controversy are urging their supporters to come early at 3:30. There are only 50 seats.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit Zoning Board votes against pre-annexation of Roscoe Township event venue
But South Beloit City Council will have the final say after another public hearing Monday.
Roscoe, IL
Rockton air quality remains stable, Chemtool will pay for debris cleanup and evacuee expenses
The EPA has set up air monitoring equipment near Old Settlers Days.
