Rockton, IL
Hononegah sophomores recognized for kindness to incoming freshmen
Last spring, sophomore Student Council leaders began planning to give out 500 goodie bags to new students on the first day of school.
Rockton, IL
Last spring, sophomore Student Council leaders began planning to give out 500 goodie bags to new students on the first day of school.
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Obituaries for farthest northern Illinois
Deaths
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Deaths
His family urges family members to make plans while they still have a voice to advocate for themselves.
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Rockton street celebration, back in jail
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Trustee resigns, need for meat
Roscoe, IL
After six years on the Board of Directors for the Village of Roscoe, Trustee Justin Plock resigned as of October 22, 2025. He cited a lack of time as well as family issues. Plock said he needs to devote more time to his wife and four children. Justin is employed
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After six years on the Board of Directors for the Village of Roscoe, Trustee Justin Plock resigned as of October 22, 2025. He cited a lack of time as well as family issues. Plock said he needs to devote more time to his wife and four children. Justin is employed
Tue Nov 4, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Wed Oct. 29, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
We need a diverse and growing diet of spiritual food if we are to grow and mature.
Road repairs in Roscoe, pumpkins
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Sun Nov 8, 2025, 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
An Open House Public Hearing will be held November 5, 2025 at Roscoe Village Hall.
Another Chemtool settlement, Cultural Night in Rockton, bridge improvements in Roscoe
About 7,000 residents will share the $5.5 million settlement.
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 6 - 9 pm, Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton School District Superintendent Dan Phelps stated how pleased he was that they could, "shine light on the diversity and different cultures in the Rockton and Roscoe communities".