Coffee in hand, Roscoe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Roscoe and Stateline communities mourn neighbors in this week’s death notices.
Also on today's calendar: Live Music - Paul Bronson.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: An afternoon thundershower, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
- Sunday: Some sun; windy, less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Death notices for the Stateline: June 10, 2026 Copy (roscoenews.com) — Roscoe residents are among those remembered in this week’s Stateline death notices, including John D. Morgan and Nick E. Schwegler. The brief list honors neighbors from Roscoe, Rockton, South Beloit, and nearby Shirland, and invites local families to submit future announcements at no charge.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Little Science Storytime →
Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit
10:00 am
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Wildlife Drawing with Pete →
Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit
11:15 am
Tuesday June 16
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Board of Education Meeting
North Boone CUSD 200
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
6:30 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Meridian Provider Town Hall - Rockford →
Hoffman House Events & Scoreboard Sports Bar, 7550 E State St, Rockford
11:00 am
Friday June 19
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Juneteenth Day
Hononegah CHD 207
Rockton, IL 61072
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Juneteenth (Holiday)
North Boone CUSD 200
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
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Afternoon Quilters →
Senior Connections, 2141 Henry Luckow Ln, Belvidere
12:30 pm
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Rockford Juneteenth Celebration →
Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N 2nd St, Rockford
1:00 pm
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Kalamazoo Growlers at Rockford Rivets →
Rivets Stadium, 4503 Interstate Blvd, Loves Park
6:35 pm
Saturday June 20
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Midsommar Fest 2026 →
Swedish Historical Society, 404 S 3rd St, Rockford
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Women came in my yard unannounced .
I saw the car , put my dogs in the yard thinking it was people interested in my house. They went around into the yard , my dogs barked and went to… (Nextdoor Forest View)
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Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Shift Manager - FT in Roscoe. Apply here.
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Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Roscoe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roscoe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rockton
- Rockton Police Chief retiring after 31 years of dedicated service (roscoenews.com)
- The Sensations bring decades of rock energy to this week's Rockton River Market (roscoenews.com)
- Caldwell Welcomes Three Hires (industrytoday.com)
Loves Park
- Loves Park senior living facility set to open, tours begin next week, move-ins later this month (mystateline.com)
- Get Printing with Fresh Printz of Loves Park! (mystateline.com)
Ok Roscoe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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