This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 31, 2026
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In the news
Abby Lee Miller says small-town dancers still stand out ahead of South Beloit workshop
Abby Lee Miller will appear Saturday at Willowbrook Middle School in South Beloit for a dance workshop hosted by Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory beginning at 1 p.m.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Death notices for the Stateline: May 27, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
A Golden Finish, A New Beginning
Roanoke is going to capitalize on his incredible upside.
Harold Bone
Strong spirits: superheroes
Want to be part of something big?
Gary Schwerin
SBA Opens Low‑Interest Disaster Loans for April 17th Storm‑Affected Residents and Businesses
The Village of Roscoe announced this week that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low‑interest federal disaster loans for those impacted across northern Illinois.
Harold Bone
Red Barn Golf Course back in full swing, nuisance ordinance reversed
The Village of Rockton reversed the ordinance because they found it to be unenforceable.
Marianne Mueller
Rockton Earns Bird City Status, Strengthening Its Conservation Efforts
Our commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.
Harold Bone
Jennifer’s Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Spring is a wonderful time. It is like waking up after a long winter’s nap. It seems everything and everyone comes alive when spring arrives . I read somewhere that Spring is nature’s way of saying “Let’s party!” That just made me smile.
Jennifer Schwerin
This week’s events
Euchre Workshops Offered at the Roscoe Township Community Center
Two Workshops for New Euchre Players - Sunday, May 31st and October 25th
Roscoe Township
South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Jun. 1, 2026, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue June 2, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu June 4, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Sophia’s Car Cruise
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 5 - 8 pm, Sophia’s Restaurant 5467 Bridge St Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Music: Clex Davis & Pops Fletcher
Sat Jun 6, 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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