The Perfect Picnic Picks for You Thanks to Kathy Copcutt!
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re hanging out with our bestie, Kathy Copcutt, who is giving you a chance to win the cutest picnic gear!. 1. DrinkFlrt energy drink – a vibrant, zero-proof drink that keeps everyone refreshed and in high spirits without the alcohol buzz. 2. Pop+...
Freeport tests new bus routes to improve transit
Freeport residents will have a new option for getting around the city when Pretzel City Area Transit launches a fixed-route transportation pilot on Aug. 3. The program will test scheduled bus service with designated stops and planned arrival times across Freeport, according to a community announcement. Transit official
Northern Illinois Farms Among Recipients of Nearly $4M in Illinois Grants
Several Northern Illinois farms and food organizations are receiving state funding to expand storage, processing, transportation and access to locally grown food.
Your Dog Could Be Rockford’s Next Q Dog of the Day!
Think your pup deserves to be famous? Enter Q98.5’s Q Dog of the Day, rally the likes, comments and shares, and your dog could win a $50 gift card!
Stephenson County forms team to prevent lethal violence
A new high-risk domestic violence response team has begun reviewing cases in Stephenson County with the goal of reducing serious injury and intimate partner homicide through coordinated intervention. The Stephenson County Domestic Violence High Risk Team, known as DVHRT, met for the first time July 24, according to a c
Rockton Police Strengthen Command Staff with Two Promotions
The Rockton Police Department marked an important moment of leadership growth today, announcing the promotions of Jason Newell to Deputy Chief and Joseph Naser to Patrol Sergeant. Both appointments reflect the department’s continued investment in steady, community‑focused leadership. Deputy Chief Newell has long been a
Sheboygan E-Bike Crash Victim Identified by Family
The family has identified the Beloit teen who died while riding his e-bike in Sheboygan. 14-year-old Zondakai Graves was riding his e-bike south on South 25th Street Saturday evening when, according to the Sheboygan Police Department, he failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit by a sedan traveling west on Broadway.
Intense heat takes a back seat as July comes to a close
Monday (as of right now) is written in the books as the hottest day of the year for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Temperatures soared into the mid to upper 90s for most locations. Combined with the tropical humidity and dew point temperatures in the upper 70s, heat indices climbed to very dangerous levels b
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, July 27, 2026
Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by your neighbors at the Rockton-Roscoe News. Get Rockton-Roscoe News each morning or each week. Free home delivery into your email inbox. In case you missed it. Did you Know.... That the Rockton-Roscoe News offers sponsorship opportunities. You can showcase
New redevelopment plan seeks to turn vacant Rockford church into apartments and banquet hall
A long-vacant Rockford church could be transformed into apartments, a restaurant and banquet hall under a redevelopment proposal moving through City Hall.

















