Roscoe Local News Headlines:

• Swanson Rd. from IL-251 to Belvidere Rd. (Village of Roscoe)

The above listed road will be under construction for seal coating work.  Temporary closures should be expected during seal coating. The construction work will start on Thursday, August 4 th , 2022, and should be completed by Wednesday, August 10 th , 2022, weather permitting.  Delays should be expected.  Please plan an alternate route.

Bell School Road Culvert Replacements

Culvert Replacements will take place on Bell School Road just south and just north of the intersection with Rote Road. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 8, 2022. This work will require Bell School Road south and north of Rote Road to be closed to traffic in stages. The work is to be completed by Friday, August 26, 2022; however, the duration of the work and road closure is dependent on the weather. Motorists should use alternate routes

• Harlem Rd. from McFarland Rd. to Argyle Rd. (City of Loves Park.)
• Argyle Rd. from Belvidere Rd. to Harlem Rd. (Harlem Township)
• Willow Brook Rd. from McDonald Rd. to Upper Ridge Way (Village of Roscoe)

The above listed roads will be under construction for seal coating work. Temporary closures should be expected during seal coating.

The construction work will start on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022, and should be completed by Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, weather permitting. Delays should be expected. Please plan an alternate route.

Please join us for Ribfest this Saturday July 23rd from noon to 3:00 pm at Viking lanes in South Beloit. Sample and vote on ribs specially prepared by our five regional Fire Departments.  $10 admission gets you ribs and sides. Hosted by the Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Club.

Due to the recent warm humid weather, and as a result of recent instances of West Nile virus (non-human) in Winnebago County, the Village of Roscoe has announced stepped-up efforts to reduce adult mosquitoes within the Village. The Village has contracted with Clarke to apply the mosquitocide used widely throughout the area for adult mosquito control, a product that is labeled by the USEPA for use in residential and recreation areas.

Treatment areas will include Roscoe, Machesney Park, and Loves Park. Weather permitting, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management will be spraying throughout the Village of Roscoe late Wednesday night, July 20th, sometime between 8:30 PM and 2:30 AM. If you have questions or wish to be on Clarke’s auto call list to be notified of spraying schedules, please calling the Clarke Mosquito Hotline 1-800-942-2555

The Village is also recommending residents take precautions to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites. Especially important is the use of insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin.

Clarke, based in St. Charles, Ill., has been at the forefront of the mosquito control industry since 1946, offering services, products, equipment and education that aid in the control of mosquito populations.

We are pleased to announce upcoming roadway improvements that will be taking place in Chicory Ridge over the next few weeks as part of the 2022 Residential Streets Program and want to alert you to any minor travel disruptions. Work to be completed by the Contractor as part of this project includes pavement removal, new hot-mix
asphalt, aggregate shoulder work, and other related appurtenances. The following locations will be affected by construction activities:
1. Meadowsweet Lane from Roscoe Rd to Purple Sage Dr
2. Angelica Lane from Cotton Thistle to Chicory Ridge Way
3. Chicory Ridge Way from Roscoe Rd to Angelica Ln

The project is anticipated to be completed in phases over a course of approximately 3-4 weeks with a scheduled start on Wednesday, June 29th, and completion date during the week of July 18th (weather dependent). At a minimum, a single lane of traffic with flaggers will be provided at all times throughout the duration of construction, and the contract states that reasonable access to all properties must be maintained at all times. During this time, on-street parking will be prohibited in construction areas during the hours of 6:00am thru 6:00pm. This allows the contractor to work more quickly and efficiently throughout the duration of the project. Location maps will be uploaded to the Village’s website at www.villageofroscoe.com under the ‘Local News and Information’ tab. You may contact Brandon Boggs, the Village Engineer, via email at vorengineer@villageofroscoe.com or at (815) 877-0746 with any questions or concerns that you may have. As always, thank you for your support and patience through this critical improvement to Roscoe’s roadways.

To view the full letter, click here.

Due to the recent warm humid weather the Village of Roscoe has announced stepped-up efforts to reduce adult mosquitoes within the Village. The Village has contracted with Clarke to apply the mosquitocide used widely throughout the area for adult mosquito control, a product that is labeled by the USEPA for use in residential and recreation areas.

Treatment areas will include Roscoe, Machesney Park, and Loves Park. Weather permitting, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management will be spraying throughout the Village of Roscoe l;ate Sunday night, June 26th, sometime between 8:30 PM and 2:30 AM. If you have questions or wish to be on Clarke’s auto call list to be notified of spraying schedules, please calling the Clarke Mosquito Hotline 1-800-942-2555

The Village is also recommending residents take precautions to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites. Especially important is the use of insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin.

Clarke, based in St. Charles, Ill., has been at the forefront of the mosquito control industry since 1946, offering services, products, equipment and education that aid in the control of mosquito populations.

Food truck festival at Main Street Square featuring multiple food vendors, music, and activities for the kids. Live remote with 95.3 on Saturday, June 25th from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Main Street Square, Roscoe.

View our Facebook Event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/676424330111987?active_tab=about

This Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.  Let them inspire us, motivate us, and live forever in our hearts. Roscoe VFW Post 2955 will be conducting Memorial Day Services at the Roscoe Cemetery on Monday, May 30th at 11:45 am

Village Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.

Volunteer for the 2022 Great American Clean Up presented by Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful & Keep America Beautiful on April 30th. Volunteers can pre-register now as a Team or Individual at the following link: https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=c75131a9-d16b-44ca-bafc-509507bc8978&fbclid=IwAR1UOKDWLuzJKIbWD93GjUGSzxjaQuNGgv71-RaHzSrZt2WtdN3K84EqkJM

Yard waste collection begins this week on your regularly scheduled pickup day.  For additional information and yard waste guidelines please visit the Village of Roscoe website at https://www.villageofroscoe.com/residents/garbage-and-recycling-collection/

Due to the annual freeze/thaw cycles, the roadways are beginning to soften up. The Public Works Department is now posting signs on roadways that temporarily restrict use from heavy trucks. Typically, the spring road posting period is 4-6 weeks in duration. The Village of Roscoe will begin the enforcement of spring weight postings on certain Village roads Tuesday, March 1st, 2022.

The Village of Roscoe will be under a Winter Weather Advisory from 3:00 pm Thursday February 24th through 6:00 am Friday March 25th. Slippery road conditions are expected as we are forecast to get between 2″ and 5″ of snow accumulation. Village Trucks will be out plowing and salting throughout the duration of the event. Please remove all vehicles from public roads, exercise caution while driving and watch out for slow-moving vehicles.

The Village of Roscoe and surrounding areas are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 4:00 pm. The rain we have been receiving all morning may give way to a winter mix of sleet and freezing rain and roadways may become icy as temperatures drop later this afternoon. Our Public Works Department is out salting all Village streets, please exercise caution when driving.

Saturday, March 19, 2022 – 11:00 AM

Accuweather is calling for some light snow this evening (or flurries, and is there a difference?). This snow is expected to give way to rain overnight as temperatures rise into the lower 40’s. While no freezing rain is expected, Public Works will monitor conditions overnight, and will salt Village roads if conditions warrant.

Jesse White Secretary of State Roscoe Express Facility is now open! Operating hours are Wednesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.