Rockton, IL
Weekend events in Rockton for friends, lovers, and yetis
Downtown Rockton knows how to do weekends, with Yeti Fest and Galentine's Day.
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
Prairie Hill School Board Meeting
Tue May 31 5:30 pm, Willowbrook Middle School Library 6605 Prairie Hill Rd South Beloit IL, 61080
Events
Rockton School Board Meeting
Wed May 18 6:00 pm, Rockton Elementary School Cafeteria 1050 E. Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Gov. Pritzker expects indoor mask mandates to end Feb. 28, but not for schools
The Governor hopes to remove school mask mandates "within weeks."
Events
Hononegah Jazz Night
Tue Feb 15 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Opinion
Editorial: Why every school district in Illinois didn't drop their mask mandates
School districts are making opposite interpretations of the recent mask decision.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/8/2022
In the news: snow parking, yetis, business awards, Dean's List
Rockton, IL
Madagascar Jr.: a zoo-sized musical at Hononegah PAC
The show runs for four performances in Rockton: Feb. 11-13
Roscoe, IL
Bryan Burns (1988-2022) loved baseball and his family
His family asks for thoughts and prayers as they grieve.
Events
NorthPointe Wellness Indoor Triathlon Series
Sat Mar 19 5:00 pm, NorthPointe Wellness 5605 E Rockton Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Schools in Roscoe and Rockton handle judge's mask ruling in very different ways
Rockton and Kinnikinnick are still requiring masks but Hononegah isn't.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah: Masks highly recommended but no longer required
Masking will still be required on all school busses.
Rockton, IL
Judge limits mask mandate at Hononegah, at least temporarily
The order itself applies only to families named in the lawsuit.
Events
Casino Night 2022
Fri Nov 11 6:00 pm, Beloit Club 2327 Riverside Beloit WI, 53511
Events
Golf Play Day 2022 - Hawaiian Style
Thu Jul 28 8:30 am, Macktown Golf Course 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Village trustees approve purchases and upgrades
On the shopping list: police high-tech, parking, sidewalks, ramps, and a Cat.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/4/2022
In the news: Mary's Market, masks, COVID, Olive Branch, coloring, the future
Events
elev815 Happy Hour
Wed Feb 16 5:00 pm, Firehouse Pub 10670 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Bobby Joe McDanel (1939-2022) was an avid reader and a classic car buff
Funeral services will be Tuesday morning, February 8, 2022.
Rockton, IL
George Cicero (1930-2022) enjoyed sharing stories with his family
A private family service will be held this week.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah will continue to require masks, pending judge's ruling
Depending on the judge's ruling, masks could become optional.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/3/2022
In the news: business awards, blood shortages, bank closing, and the Dean's List.
Rockton, IL
Ruby Blake (1932-2022): her glowing smile and her bright blue eyes will be missed
Services will be Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/2/2022
In the news: quilt shop closing, board meetings, newsletters, and a puppy
Roscoe, IL
Dryer fire in Roscoe apartment causes smoke, but no injuries
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and used fans to remove the smoke.
