Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

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

Hononegah advances over Auburn 75-60, keeping season aliveHononegah’s boys basketball team now moves on to the NIC-10 champion Guilford Vikings this Friday at Guilford.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGavin Sweeney

• The Rockton Fire Protection District has released its 2025 Annual Report [PDF]. It says, "In 2025, the Rockton Fire Protection District responded to a total of 1499 calls." Consistent with a nationwide trend, EMS calls outnumbered fire incidents ten to one. For Harlem-Roscoe, the ratio reached thirty to one in 2024.

Next week’s events

South Beloit City Council MeetingMon Mar. 2, 2026, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff50 North, Senior Activity Event: Eggs!Tue Mar 3, 2026, 1 - 3 p.m. Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsDiana LaForgeVillage of Roscoe Board MeetingTue Mar 3, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffVillage of Rockton Board MeetingTue Mar 2, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

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Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 24, 2026We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMichael McGinnisPost your announcement on Rockton-Roscoe NewsYour events. Your listings. Your voice.Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffRockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Feb. 23, 2026Science, history, and body swappingRockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffTwo Hononegah juniors win state wrestling titles; Indians head to dual team finalsHononegah’s wrestling program added two more champions to its storied history Saturday.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone