South Beloit family battles utility giant over astronomical water bills and digital meter errors

After months of erratic billing spikes, fruitless technician visits, and official insistence that nothing is wrong, the Ottens are fighting back.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wed, Nov 4 2026

Election results, Latest Death Notices, plus all the other stories you need to know about our community. Likes, Share and let you family, friends and neighbors know where you got the news they need to know.

Roscoe's Nolley Falls in Congressional Bid; Caruana Wins Re-Election as Sheriff

Roscoe resident Paul Nolley challenged incumbent U.S. Representative Darin LaHood. Voters ultimately returned LaHood to Washington.

Death notices for the far Stateline: Nov 4 2026

Jenell E. White, Todd Lynn Collman, Michael Lee Lutzow.

Breaking News: Juvenile Charged After String of Vehicle Burglaries in Rockton

Rockton police announced Monday that officers had been investigating multiple reports of burglaries to motor vehicles and criminal trespass to vehicles beginning on October 26, 2026.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct 26 2026

Local Eagle Scout candidate gifts Rockton School District gift of an Outdoor Classroom, SOBOs and Indians roll in their Playoff games, Plus all the other news you'll want to like, share and talk about with your neighbors, friends and family.

Stephen Mack Student Builds Outdoor Classroom Through Eagle Scout Project

The project was much more than construction. It was an opportunity to lead others while creating something that will benefit students for years to come.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Nov 1 2026

South Beloit rolls into the 2nd round of the I8FA playoffs, the General Election is coming up this Tuesday, plus all the other big stories happening in our commuity. Like and share the Rockton-Roscoe News with your neighbors, friends and family.

SOBOs Roll Past Polo, Advance to Second Round of I8FA Playoffs

South Beloit Head Coach Josh Redieske summed up the team's mood in three simple words, "We are pumped."

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct 31 2026

Hononegah Stomps Willowbrook 38-3 from Kelsey Field, Roscoe Police Launch "Blue Envelope" Program. HAVE a SAFE & HAPPY HALLOWEEN.

Friday Night Lights: Hononegah Breaks Open Defensive Slugfest, Stomps Willowbrook 38–3 to Punch Ticket to Next Round.

It was the quintessential, crisp fall evening for football on the lightning-fast turf of Kelsey Field. The stage was set, the bleachers were packed with faithful supporters, and postseason energy crackled in the autumn air. For the first half of Friday night’s IHSA playoff showdown between Hononegah and

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct 30 2026

Trick-or Treat Times for our communities, Workshops at Roscoe Township Community Center. Have a wonderful Friday and enjoy the Halloween weekend!