Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News_._

• Todd Monahan has been sworn in as the new Battalion Chief for the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department. Chief Monahan previously served as Division Chief of Operations for Rockford Fire Department.

Rockton Earns Bird City Status, Strengthening Its Conservation EffortsOur commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

Upcoming events

Magic: Ryan Martin at After the VineFri May 29, 2026, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffMusic: Water’d Down at Poison Ivy PubThu May 28, 2026, 6 - 9 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

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