🌱 How worried should Roscoe residents be about this flu uptick?

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In today's newsletter:

• How worried should Roscoe residents be about this flu uptick?

Also on today's calendar: Ledges Winter Series "A" Show — Showplace Productions.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 35, low: 30.
• Thursday: Becoming windier; a.m. rain, with a high of 42 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Health officials warn of increasing flu cases in Illinois (mystateline.com) — Roscoe-area residents are being warned about a noticeable rise in flu cases, with a Mercyhealth Roscoe internal medicine doctor reporting more patients and some hospitalizations. Winnebago County has logged 302 flu cases so far this season, though officials say numbers remain below historical averages. Doctors urge flu shots, good sleep, hydration, and healthy habits to reduce risk and severity.
   

📸 Around Roscoe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roscoe

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• MEDITATION LUNCH HOUR!
  Access Soul, 11824 Main St, Roscoe
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Ledges Winter Series "A" Show — Showplace Productions
  Ledges Sporting Horses & Show Grounds , 12250 Love Rd , Roscoe
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Boys BBall Vs RFD Christian
  Willowbrook Middle School South Beloit, IL 61080
  4:30 pm
• PGE Christmas Concert
  Poplar Grove Elem School Poplar Grove, IL 61065
  6:00 pm
• PGE Winter Concert
  Poplar Grove Elem School Poplar Grove, IL 61065
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Wednesday Work Day
  Nature At The Confluence , 306 Dickop St , South Beloit
  10:00 am
• Paul Hieser: Pauley Christmas at Fair Oaks
  Fair Oaks Rehabilitation & Health Care Center , 1515 Blackhawk Blvd , South Beloit
  11:00 am
• Forreston Varsity Softball @ South Beloit
  South Beloit High School · South Beloit , IL , South Beloit
  4:30 pm
• Band Concert 5th-8th Gr
  Willowbrook Middle School South Beloit, IL 61080
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Choir Concert 5th-8th Gr
  Willowbrook Middle School South Beloit, IL 61080
  6:30 pm
• South Beloit Girls Varsity Basketball @ North Boone
  North Boone High School · Poplar Grove , IL , South Beloit
  6:45 pm

Saturday December 20

• Peter Mayer's Stars & Promises Christmas Tour in Rockton, IL
  Hononegah Community High School , 307 Salem St , Rockton
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Leader in Roscoe. Apply here.
• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Roscoe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roscoe here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Beloit

• New chief appointed for South Beloit Fire Department (wifr.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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