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Here’s what's happening in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: information from the award-winning reporters at Rockton-Roscoe News. To read stories you haven’t seen yet, click on any link below. Death notices for the Stateline: July 1, 2026We remember those who are no longer with
South Beloit, IL
Love's Travel Stop offers more than gas and store items.
South Beloit VFW
SOUTH BELOIT — Service continued beyond the uniform this week as VFW Post 11019 – South Beloit, Illinois and the South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 came together with the community and the Rock River Valley Blood Center for a successful community blood drive.
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Here’s what's happening in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News. To read stories you haven’t seen yet, click on any link below. Today’s events Old Stone Church Food Pantry Old Stone Church Food PantryThu July 2, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church,
Rockton Ramblings
Summer fun heated up at Rockton's Summerpalooza as Ironman athletes were welcomed to Rockton.
Deaths
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton Ramblings
All are encouraged to get their imaginations running with this year's Rock Snake Competition, organized by the Roscoe Gardening Club.
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A new espresso machine, employee training, and an updated menu are all part of the rollout planned for early July.
End of June: what’s happening in far northern Illinois
South Beloit American Legion Holtz-Hirst Post 288 and VFW Post 11019 came together to serve breakfast for veterans, their families, and community guests at the shared post home located at 14879 Dorr Road in South Beloit. The event brought together members from both Veterans Service Organizations for a morning
Organizers say the goal is simple: ensure every young learner begins the year prepared, supported, and excited for school.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
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I have a recurring thought, a life lesson, an anchor. I’m not sure when it began... This thought has time and again lifted me out of a funk or a potential hole and set me gently on the edge, and then the full safe plain of hope and joy.
The project was one of several that rounded out the school year in the month of May 2026.
Youth sports, chair yoga
Dr. Ehren Jarrett spent time answering specific questions at an extended part of a forum in May 2026.
National wrestler, art, weekend events
The event marks the first of several neighborhood picnics all over Roscoe.
