William “Bill” Campbell Rockton Fire Protection District longtime trustee recently passed

37 years supporting the district and its mission.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, July 3, 2026

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

Love’s Travel Stop in Roscoe celebrates remodeling with grand reopening and ribbon cutting

Love's Travel Stop offers more than gas and store items.

Veterans Groups and Community Come Together for South Beloit Blood Drive

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.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 2, 2026

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,

Health and wellness at heart of Rockton’s Summerpalooza, held with Rockford Ironman 70.3

Summer fun heated up at Rockton's Summerpalooza as Ironman athletes were welcomed to Rockton.

Death notices for the Stateline: July 1, 2026

We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.

Roscoe Gardening Club Rock Snake Competition off to fierce start

All are encouraged to get their imaginations running with this year's Rock Snake Competition, organized by the Roscoe Gardening Club.

DeeDee’s to begin serving espresso drinks July 9

A new espresso machine, employee training, and an updated menu are all part of the rollout planned for early July.

This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026

End of June: what’s happening in far northern Illinois

South Beloit Veterans Organizations Join Together to Serve Community Breakfast

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

The Jack Backpack Project

Organizers say the goal is simple: ensure every young learner begins the year prepared, supported, and excited for school.