Events
Cinco de Mayo
Thu May 5 5:00 pm, Roscoe IL, 61073
Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has also lived in Texas and California.
Events
2022 Wildflower Walkabout - Burr Oak Valley Preserve
Wed May 25 6:00 pm, Parking at Cross and Crown Lutheran Church 7404 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Agendas posted for Village Board meetings this week
The boards of the Villages of Rockton and Roscoe will meet this Tuesday.
Roscoe, IL
Jerry Johnson (1941-2022) studied history, science and nature all his life
Services will be April 19 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Events
Easter
Sun Apr 17 6:30 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs: Apr. 16, 2022
In the news: Easter, home invasion, Quiz Bowl, Camp WockIgo, local history
Roscoe, IL
Bridget Paulick (1930-2022) was born in Ireland and devoted to her faith
Visitation and mass will be Wednesday morning, April 20, with burial in the afternoon.
Events
Mother’s Day Mingle in Downtown Rockton
Sat May 7 10:00 am, Downtown Rockton Main St, Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Shirley Eash-Amsbaugh (1953-2022) worked in child care for 25 years
All services will be private.
Rockton, IL
Daniel Timmel (1990-2022) had wide interests in his brief years
Celebration of Life service will be April 22 in Baraboo, WI.
Roscoe, IL
Paul Arena opposes law requiring landlords to offer Section 8 housing
The bill still needs to be sent to the governor for his signature.
Roscoe, IL
Kenneth Craig (1939-2022) worked for General Motors for 31 years
Graveside services will be Friday afternoon, April 15.
Events
First Saturday Stewardship Day: Burr Oak Valley Preserve
Sat Jun 4 9:00 am, Burr Oak Valley Preserve/Natural Land Institute 7404 Elevator Rd Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive
Thu May 12 2:30 pm, Roscoe VFW 11385 2nd Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Andrea Calkins (1946-2022) worked at Stonebridge Kennels with her family
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday April 30.
Roscoe, IL
Sarah Kelley (1940-2022) was former Roscoe clerk
Memorial service and visitation will be Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2022
Roscoe, IL
Three drivers escape serious injury in two collisions
No one was transported to the hospital in either crash.
Events
Blood Drive at Congregational Community Church
Fri Apr 22 10:00 am, First Congregational Community Church 10780 3rd St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Nature At The Confluence hires full-time director
Julie Uram has worked with 815 Outside, Angelic Organics, and Severson Dells.
Roscoe, IL
Billie Reinhold (1936-2022) came to America from Sweden at age 14
Memorial service will be Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Events
Annual Township Meetings
Tue Apr 12 7:00 pm, Township Centers 5792 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Ron Pretlac (1936-2022) played hockey with the Wagon Wheel Cardinals
His and his wife's ashes will be scattered at their favorite spot in Maui, Hawaii.
Roscoe, IL
Trustees approve Roscoe Road townhomes despite opposition from neighbors
After public comment, Roscoe trustees approved the rezoning without further discussion.
Events
Wagon Wheel Cardinals Night
Sat Apr 9 6:00 pm, BMO Harris Center 300 E Main St. Rockford IL, 61101
Roscoe, IL
New advertiser: Malbros Tree Service
Malbros Tree Service is experienced in tree trimming, tree removal, planting, and stump removal.
