Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News_._

• On Sunday night, May 31, 2026, Harlem-Roscoe firefighter/ paramedic John Morgan, age 53, began feeling ill while on duty at Station #3 on Willowbrook Road. Later his shift partner found him unresponsive and not breathing. His team was unable to resuscitate him. At 10:03 p.m. the Winnebago County Coroner's Office pronounced him dead of natural causes. Details to come.

Tomorrow’s events

Old 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 Staff

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