Rockton-Roscoe News
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ROCKFORD IL Oct 1
Climate Report:
High: 81
Low: 60
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
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Climate Report:
High: 81
Low: 60
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
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October 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
ROCKFORD IL Oct 1
Climate Report:
High: 81
Low: 60
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:34:38 +0000 via IEMbot
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Climate Report:
High: 81
Low: 60
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
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Once placed, the new stop signs would be the first on IL 75 between Freeport and Rockton.
Community welcomes 4-way stop at deadly Illinois 75 and Rock City Road crossing
IDOT calls the intersection a common spot for crashes in the stateline.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Once placed, the new stop signs would be the first on IL 75 between Freeport and Rockton.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Business changes in Roscoe, support us financially
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September 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: drive in movie, Model As, cruise night, compost, local government, magic, food trucks, live music, food pantries, and blood drive.
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What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, May 30 - Friday, June 6, 2025
Coming this week: more events in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
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May 30, 2025 at 4:56 AM
This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: drive in movie, Model As, cruise night, compost, local government, magic, food trucks, live music, food pantries, and blood drive.
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With sadness, we announce several deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, Illinois in recent weeks, including Jesse G. Owens, Keith Stamper Sr., and Lawrence D. Horne.
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Death notices for the Stateline: May 26, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
With sadness, we announce several deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, Illinois in recent weeks, including Jesse G. Owens, Keith Stamper Sr., and Lawrence D. Horne.
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An English professor, an electrician, and a nuclear equipment operator are the new owners of Poison Ivy Pub in Roscoe, Illinois.
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New owners of Poison Ivy Pub: "We bought a bar"
The new manager is planning daily specials and outdoor expansion for the Roscoe landmark.
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May 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
An English professor, an electrician, and a nuclear equipment operator are the new owners of Poison Ivy Pub in Roscoe, Illinois.
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With sadness, we announce several deaths for Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois in recent weeks, including Noel Pettenger, Jodi Slick, JoAnne Lentz, Mary Ovist, Christian Nye, Donna Larson, and Gayle Keefer.
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Death notices for the Stateline: May 12, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM
With sadness, we announce several deaths for Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois in recent weeks, including Noel Pettenger, Jodi Slick, JoAnne Lentz, Mary Ovist, Christian Nye, Donna Larson, and Gayle Keefer.
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Gayle Keefer passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the age of 97. No services are planned at this time for the Rockton Illinois civic benefactor.
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Priscilla Gayle Keefer is remembered for her generosity and kindness
No services are planned at this time for the Rockton civic benefactor.
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May 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Gayle Keefer passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the age of 97. No services are planned at this time for the Rockton Illinois civic benefactor.
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This week in South Beloit, Rockton, and Roscoe, Illinois: bird observatory, fun fair, fire and drum, live music, garden club, book sale, teen mosaics, plant sale, storytime, food trucks, crochet class, food pantries, yoga, and spring concerts.
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What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, May 9 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Coming this week: dozens of events in South Beloit, Rockton, and Roscoe
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May 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
This week in South Beloit, Rockton, and Roscoe, Illinois: bird observatory, fun fair, fire and drum, live music, garden club, book sale, teen mosaics, plant sale, storytime, food trucks, crochet class, food pantries, yoga, and spring concerts.
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The judge will be given a plan to split Holian's payment between local residents and Chemtool, meaning more money for residents in the Rockton, Illinois area.
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Chemtool money begins flowing with more to come
The judge will be given a plan to split Holian's payment between local residents and Chemtool, meaning more money for residents.
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May 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The judge will be given a plan to split Holian's payment between local residents and Chemtool, meaning more money for residents in the Rockton, Illinois area.
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The village of Roscoe, Illinois has, surprisingly, lots of great places to eat. From Friday, April 11, 2025 through Saturday, April 19, diners will experience exclusive, specially priced items not found on the regular menu.
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What’s cookin’ in Roscoe? Roscoe Restaurant Week
Starting Friday, seven Roscoe restaurants will feature specials during Roscoe Restaurant Week.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The village of Roscoe, Illinois has, surprisingly, lots of great places to eat. From Friday, April 11, 2025 through Saturday, April 19, diners will experience exclusive, specially priced items not found on the regular menu.
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With sadness, we announce several deaths for Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois in the past two weeks.
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Death notices for the Stateline: Apr. 7, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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April 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
With sadness, we announce several deaths for Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois in the past two weeks.
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In Monday's newsletter, learn about candidates, join the parade, be a blood donor. Don't miss our 2025 Voters Guide for northern Winnebago County, Illinois.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 31, 2025
Learn about candidates, join the parade, be a blood donor
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April 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
In Monday's newsletter, learn about candidates, join the parade, be a blood donor. Don't miss our 2025 Voters Guide for northern Winnebago County, Illinois.
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Our expanded 2025 Voters Guide for tomorrow's April 1, 2025 election will help you learn about the candidates for Roscoe, Rockton, Hononegah, South Beloit, Talcott Library, and other races in northern Winnebago County, IL. roscoenews.com/wh-candidate...
2025 Election Guide: who are the candidates in the April 1 election?
The names you'll see on the ballot in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton IL.
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March 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Our expanded 2025 Voters Guide for tomorrow's April 1, 2025 election will help you learn about the candidates for Roscoe, Rockton, Hononegah, South Beloit, Talcott Library, and other races in northern Winnebago County, IL. roscoenews.com/wh-candidate...
This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe, IL: elections, anime, fiber friends, live music, model train show, Amelia Earhart, watercolors, thrift store, open house, board meetings, story time, and career fair.
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What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 28 - Friday, Apr 4, 2025
Coming this week: 17 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe
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March 28, 2025 at 5:06 AM
This week in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe, IL: elections, anime, fiber friends, live music, model train show, Amelia Earhart, watercolors, thrift store, open house, board meetings, story time, and career fair.
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Mrs. Megan Forsythe, a school principal in Rockton, Illinois, thought she was just meeting with her superintendent. Little did she know.
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Whitman Post Elementary School principal presented with “Outstanding Principal Award”
Mrs. Megan Forsythe has been principal at Whitman Post for 10 years.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Mrs. Megan Forsythe, a school principal in Rockton, Illinois, thought she was just meeting with her superintendent. Little did she know.
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The Winnebago County bomb squad found that the old hand grenade found in Roscoe, IL was "deconstructed and not a threat to the public." Read more on our website. roscoenews.com/roscoe-resid...
Roscoe resident finds a grenade, takes it to the police, police close Main Street
The Winnebago County bomb squad found that the old hand grenade was "deconstructed and not a threat to the public."
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March 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Winnebago County bomb squad found that the old hand grenade found in Roscoe, IL was "deconstructed and not a threat to the public." Read more on our website. roscoenews.com/roscoe-resid...
The parking lot at Roscoe Township Community Center was filled to capacity on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Local residents attended a Candidate Meet & Greet, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Rockton-Roscoe News.
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League of Women Voters host Candidate Meet and Greet at Roscoe Community Center
The candidate event was co-sponsored by Rockton-Roscoe News.
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March 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The parking lot at Roscoe Township Community Center was filled to capacity on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Local residents attended a Candidate Meet & Greet, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and Rockton-Roscoe News.
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Recent deaths in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois include Larry Fay, Don Rogers, Kim Phetteplace, Bob Tatman, Ron Larson, and Georgialee Colby.
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Death notices for the Stateline: Feb. 24, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Recent deaths in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois include Larry Fay, Don Rogers, Kim Phetteplace, Bob Tatman, Ron Larson, and Georgialee Colby.
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Strong spirits: kindness
Kindness is an act of war against evil.
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February 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move
The president met with the Israeli prime minister at the White House, meeting in person with another world leader for the first time since returning to power.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Not until the 5th paragraph does the NY Times mention that the proposal would violate international law. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/u...
With sadness, we announce several deaths for Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton in recent weeks, including Betty Weeks, Marjorie Ramirez, Dee Ott, Ernest L. Burge, Linda Burns, Joshua Atz, and Michael Stinson.
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Death notices for the Stateline: Feb. 3, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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February 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
With sadness, we announce several deaths for Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton in recent weeks, including Betty Weeks, Marjorie Ramirez, Dee Ott, Ernest L. Burge, Linda Burns, Joshua Atz, and Michael Stinson.
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Friends and family will gather in his memory Sunday, Feb. 2,=2025 at Roscoe Township Community Center. After becoming ill on a family cruise, the Roscoe Middle School student was flown to Wisconsin, where he passed away.
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Ashton O’Banion had a passion for adventure and exploration
Friends and family will gather Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Roscoe Township Community Center.
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January 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Friends and family will gather in his memory Sunday, Feb. 2,=2025 at Roscoe Township Community Center. After becoming ill on a family cruise, the Roscoe Middle School student was flown to Wisconsin, where he passed away.
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