This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day, slashing tuition costs, death notices, focus on graduates
What happened this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, as covered by Rockton-Roscoe News.
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In the news
How South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college
675 credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents
Adam Neblock
2026 High School Graduate - Rockton-Roscoe News
Harold Bone
Piper Kei brings their rockin’ classics from the 70’s & 80’s to opening week at Rockton River Market
“So much fun!”, says McKenna Faith Winters.
Harold Bone
Death notices for the Stateline: May 20, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Tradition returns! The Rusty Wheel hosts Memorial Day pancake breakfast
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Presale tickets are available for at The Rusty Wheel.
Adam Neblock
Jordan Dimke commits to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Illinois Springfield
Elite competitor who is always playing to win
Harold Bone
Shirland School took audiences to a “Whole New World” in Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
The cast and crew of Shirland School’s music department took audiences on a fun adventure as the story of Aladdin unfolded.
Marianne Mueller
Next week's events
Music: Chad Foster
Sat May 23 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Tradition returns! The Rusty Wheel hosts Memorial Day pancake breakfast
Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Presale tickets are available for at The Rusty Wheel.
Adam Neblock
10th Annual Community Memorial Day Picnic
Mon, May 25, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm, Leland Park, 5727 Broad St. Roscoe IL 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
United Veterans Memorial Day Parade 2026
Mon May 25, 2026 9:00 am, South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu May 28, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Music: Water’d Down at Poison Ivy Pub
May 28, 2026, 6 - 9 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Magic: Ryan Martin at After the Vine
Fri May 29, 2026, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Music: Rollin Dubs
Sat May 30 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory bringing Abby Lee Miller workshop to South Beloit
The “Abby Lee in South Beloit” workshop comes to Willowbrook Middle School on May 30, 2026, with dancers from across the region already signing up.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
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