Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, May 24, 2026

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Strong spirits: faithWe couldn’t live without the most basic faith.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary SchwerinThis week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 22, 2026Memorial Day, slashing tuition costs, death notices, focus on graduatesRockton-Roscoe NewsMichael McGinnis

Tomorrow's events

Rockton Memorial Day ParadeMon May 25, 2026, 9:00 am Rockton Township Cemetery, 600 West St, Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff10th Annual Community Memorial Day PicnicMon, May 25, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm, Leland Park, 5727 Broad St. Roscoe IL 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffTradition returns! The Rusty Wheel hosts Memorial Day pancake breakfastMonday, May 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Presale tickets are available for at The Rusty Wheel.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock Check the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

In case you missed it

Hononegah H.O.P.E. Foundation brought Touch of Nashville to RocktonAlumni, staff, and community came out in support of furthering educational opportunities at Hononegah Community High School.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne MuellerHow South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college675 college credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock2026 High School Graduates - Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

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