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  "description": "Death notices, South Beloit Fire contract, new forest preserve, what our editors think about at night",
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    "Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMichael McGinnis",
    "Details behind the South Beloit contract with Metro Paramedic ServicesA three-year contract, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock",
    "Editorial: We knew this was comingWhen a story touches politics, we brace for the comments. We told you what happened. The reaction became its own story.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda Schneedle",
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    "50 North, Senior Activity Event: Soup’s On!Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center at 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsDiana LaForge",
    "What Rockton officials will be discussing in the weeks aheadRockton leaders have a busy stretch ahead, with multiple meetings scheduled to address redevelopment plans, budget changes, and a proposed multi-use path along Old River Road.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda Schneedle",
    "Here’s what’s on the agenda for Roscoe trustees this weekThe Roscoe Village Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Village Hall, 10631 Main St. A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled immediately following the board meeting.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda Schneedle",
    "latest forecast",
    "Lunch detentions follow Hononegah student walkoutDays after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone",
    "South Beloit City Council to meet MondayAnnexation, equipment purchases, and a deputy clerk hire are among the items on Monday’s South Beloit City Council agenda.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda Schneedle",
    "Hononegah rolls in Monday night playoff game against Jefferson, 78–47Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foeRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone",
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  "textContent": "Information from the _Rockton-Roscoe News_ - news only about Rockton, Roscoe, South Beloit, and Shirland. Today's newsletter includes a subscriber-only editorial, in which Associate Editor Alycia Dioneda Schneedle shares why we do what we do.\n\nDeath notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 17, 2026We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMichael McGinnisDetails behind the South Beloit contract with Metro Paramedic ServicesA three-year contract, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam NeblockEditorial: We knew this was comingWhen a story touches politics, we brace for the comments. We told you what happened. The reaction became its own story.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda Schneedle\n\n  * The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County has acquired a new forest preserve, located off W. Winslow Road in Shirland, IL along the Sugar River. Paula Swanson Forest Preserve is the 45th forest preserve and is open to walk-in traffic only. Marked trails will be added later. An official opening is expected to be celebrated this summer. Its wetland and river frontage habitats are home to a variety of waterfowl, songbird, amphibian, and reptile species.\n\n\n\n****Subscribe to the Rockton-Roscoe Newsletter without paying a dime,**** thanks to the support of community members like you in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.\n\n Sign up now \n\n### Today’s events\n\n50 North, Senior Activity Event: Soup’s On!Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center at 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsDiana LaForgeWhat Rockton officials will be discussing in the weeks aheadRockton leaders have a busy stretch ahead, with multiple meetings scheduled to address redevelopment plans, budget changes, and a proposed multi-use path along Old River Road.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleHere’s what’s on the agenda for Roscoe trustees this weekThe Roscoe Village Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Village Hall, 10631 Main St. A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled immediately following the board meeting.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleCheck the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.\n\n### In case you missed it\n\nLunch detentions follow Hononegah student walkoutDays after a student walkout at Hononegah High School, questions continue to surface regarding disciplinary actions, and communication to families.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneSouth Beloit City Council to meet MondayAnnexation, equipment purchases, and a deputy clerk hire are among the items on Monday’s South Beloit City Council agenda.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleHononegah rolls in Monday night playoff game against Jefferson, 78–47Early and often the Indians caused turnovers and got buckets against its NIC 10 foeRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone\n\nFocused solely on Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit, at the _Rockton-Roscoe News_ we've published more than six thousand stories and events since 2021, with swift, free home delivery**** to your email box. Our work were read more than a million times last year.",
  "title": "Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026",
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