Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 22 2026

Information from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit: produced by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership TrainingRockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020,

Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory Rise and Align Pilates Brings Early-Morning Wellness to Our Community

Before most of us stir awake, a dedicated group is already moving, breathing, and strengthening under the soft studio lights at Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory. The studio has launched Rise and Align Pilates, a Saturday morning 6 am wellness offering designed to help residents build strength, improve posture, and

Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership Training

Rockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020, in East Peoria, Illinois. The program, titled “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive,” was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates Boylan in 38–7 Win at Kelsey Field

Under the lights at Kelsey Field on Monday evening, the Hononegah Indians delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering Boylan Catholic 38–7 to move to 14–2 overall and 7–1 in the NIC‑10. From the opening series, Hononegah controlled the pace, the field

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept 21 2026

eagle Scout project complete, Hononegah defeats Guilford, South Beloit Homecoming game is a success.

Nate Blakeman’s Eagle Scout benches find a home in South Beloit — and a community celebrates his craftsmanship, character, and family support

The kind of project that reminds a community what service looks like came to life this earlier this month, thanks to South Beloit’s own Nate Blakeman, who completed a standout Eagle Scout project that is already making an impact. Nate built and donated a set of sturdy, beautifully crafted

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Sept 20 2026

Final Day of the Roscoe Lions Fall Fetival, Parade at 11 am.

UmbraMoon Boutique + Body Bar hosts community fundraiser for The Don’t Be Next Foundation

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 20, guests are invited to wander through the boutique’s blend of wellness goods, handcrafted items, and calming sensory experiences.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Sept 19 2026

Hononegah Football grinds out a 17-14 victory, South Beloit evens their record to 2-2.

Hononegah Outlasts Guilford 17–14 Friday Night

Under the bright lights of Kelsey Field, the Hononegah Indians rediscovered their rhythm Friday night, grinding out a 17‑14 victory over Rockford  Guilford High School in a tense NIC‑10 showdown that felt as much about redemption as it did about the scoreboard. It was Youth Football Night, and

South Beloit Homecoming Football: Sobos Battle Hiawatha Under Friday Night Lights

27-6 SOBO Football wins on Homecoming night. 2-0 in conference and 22-2 overall, Alden-Hebron/Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy Football up next

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Sept 18 2026

Rockton Public Works recognized for saving a life, South Beloit Homecoming Football Tailgate Party tonight.