Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, May 15, 2026

What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News_._

Local dancers bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life at Rockford Woman’s Club TheatreIt teaches you so much more than dance.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

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Upcoming Events

The Wizard of Oz

Friday, May 15, 2026, 6 p.m. Rockford Woman's Club Theatre, 323 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois, 61101

Trash to Treasure SaleThu-Sat, May 14, 15 and 16, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rockton Township Historical Society, 529 Green St. Rockton IL 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarilyn MohringLocal card show to benefit aspiring martial arts championsSat May 16 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Limitless Martial Arts, 5486 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

Weather

Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. (Forecast from National Weather Service_)_

Check the latest forecasts from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

In case you missed it

The Rusty Wheel to host hot dog eating contestMonday, May 25, 2026 at 11:15 AM. 10 dollar donation to the SOBO Athletic Club to enter. Winner takes home $500.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam NeblockWagon Wheel Resort - Rockton, IllinoisStarting as a gas station in 1936, eventually the resort sprawled across 314 acres in northern Illinois.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne MuellerMeet the New Superintendent of Hononegah High SchoolTuesday, May 12th at 7:00 pm at the Roscoe Township Community CenterRockton-Roscoe NewsRoscoe Township

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