Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit collected by your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News .

Hononegah’s Kylie Simpson Named to 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team“The students named to the IHSA All-State Academic Team embody what education-based athletics and activities are all about,” IHSA Assistant Executive Director Stacy Lambert said.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneVictor Schoonover, educator, artist, and devoted fatherCelebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Nature at the Confluence.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock

• Golden Apple Awards for area teachers will be announced today.

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Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Community MealFriday, February 20, 2026, 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe - 12:00 p.m.Rockton-Roscoe NewsJulie Lewis

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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 SchneedleRockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026Death notices, South Beloit Fire contract, new forest preserve, what our editors think about at nightRockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffDeath 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, 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