Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026

Today’s news

At meet and greet in Roscoe, six candidates shared why they are runningSix candidates introduced themselves at a Roscoe meet-and-greet. The primary is scheduled for March 17, 2026.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne MuellerStrong spirits: stuckSome things are worse than physical paralysis.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary Schwerin

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50 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 LaForgeSouth 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 StaffCheck the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson's Weather Hub

In case you missed it

Hononegah advances over Harlem 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 SweeneyParty leaders surprised by attendance at candidate meet-and-greet170 people packed Roscoe Township Community Center to hear economic anxiety and public service take center stage at a Democratic candidate meet-and-greet.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam NeblockSpotlight on Hononegah’s Career and Technical Education DepartmentHononegah Community High School’s Career and Technical Education Department was recognized for its contribution to the future of student entrepreneurs.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne Mueller

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