This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 31, 2026

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Abby Lee Miller says small-town dancers still stand out ahead of South Beloit workshopAbby Lee Miller will appear Saturday at Willowbrook Middle School in South Beloit for a dance workshop hosted by Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory beginning at 1 p.m.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleDeath notices for the Stateline: May 27, 2026We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffA Golden Finish, A New BeginningRoanoke is going to capitalize on his incredible upside.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneStrong spirits: superheroesWant to be part of something big?Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary SchwerinSBA Opens Low‑Interest Disaster Loans for April 17th Storm‑Affected Residents and BusinessesThe Village of Roscoe announced this week that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved low‑interest federal disaster loans for those impacted across northern Illinois.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneRed Barn Golf Course back in full swing, nuisance ordinance reversedThe Village of Rockton reversed the ordinance because they found it to be unenforceable.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne MuellerRockton 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 BoneJennifer’s Strawberry Shortcake RecipeSpring is a wonderful time. It is like waking up after a long winter’s nap. It seems everything and everyone comes alive when spring arrives . I read somewhere that Spring is nature’s way of saying “Let’s party!” That just made me smile.Rockton-Roscoe NewsJennifer Schwerin

This week’s events

Euchre Workshops Offered at the Roscoe Township Community CenterTwo Workshops for New Euchre Players - Sunday, May 31st and October 25thRockton-Roscoe NewsRoscoe TownshipSouth Beloit City Council MeetingMon Jun. 1, 2026, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffVillage of Rockton Board MeetingTue June 2, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffVillage of Roscoe Board MeetingTue Jun 2, 2026, 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffOld Stone Church Food PantryThu June 4, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffSophia’s Car CruiseThu Jun 4, 2026, 5 - 8 pm, Sophia’s Restaurant 5467 Bridge St Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffMusic: Clex Davis & Pops FletcherSat Jun 6, 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

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