Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 2, 2026

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Meet the candidates for Winnebago County District 7The results of the Mar. 17 Republican primary will decide who will fill the seat in the November election.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMichael McGinnis

Municipal meetings this week

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 StaffVillage 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 StaffCheck the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

In case you missed it

Party 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 NeblockStrong spirits: stuckSome things are worse than physical paralysis.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary SchwerinState of Illinois awards South Beloit $600K for neighborhood park at Nature At The ConfluenceThe park will expands public access to the Rock River and to existing trails that wind along Kelly Creek and Turtle Creek.Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

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