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With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. Elaine Kay Benskin, 83, a former Hononegah High School Graduate. Get our free newsletter delivered straight to your inbox: hometown news from Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit. Thank you, Helen, Beverly, Elaine, and C

Ever gone to the pool to lay out, and realized you forgot to bring snacks? The worst let down ever!

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – The American Red Cross declared a national emergency blood shortage earlier this month, a situation mirrored locally where the Rock River Valley Blood Center, the Stateline’s primary blood supplier, also reports a need. The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) plays a vital role...

Culver's Double ButterBurger with Cheese just landed 5th on USA Today's 2026 list of best fast-food burgers in America — and yes, the buttered bun is toasted fresh before every single order.

WINNEBAGO CO., Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recovers more than $90,000 for workers on a Winnebago County solar energy project following a wage violation investigation. The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requires contractors and subcontractors working on public works projects to pay workers an hou

News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. National Night out for South Beloit, Roscoe and Rockton on. With the 2nd Chemtool/Holiam payments timeline of the 2nd quarter coming and going without payments going out to residents. The Rockton-Roscoe News did reach out t

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Those flying out of the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) will notice construction as crews begin a four-phase project to improve traffic flow on the road leading to the main passenger terminal. Starting Monday, Aug. 10, signs will be posted to guide drivers as they approach...

Plenty of sunshine today with a light north wind 5 - 10 MPH and highs in the middle 80’s. A few clouds tonight with lows in the 60’s. Upper 80’s tomorrow with increasing clouds. Rain is likely Friday, Friday night, and Saturday. Don’t be surprised to hear a few rumbles of thunder. We could see a few heavy downpours Fri

BELOIT — A Beloit man was arrested after he was found with vodka, fentanyl and a crack pipe. He was in a running vehicle outside the home of a high school acquaintance. A witness called police after she found Caleb T. Dahm, 28, in a car outside her house. She reported she knew Dahm from high school as a drug addict. He

The former Mercy Health hospital campus, located at 2400 N. Rockton Ave., has sat largely vacant since Mercy Health consolidated operations and closed the hospital in 2019.