Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/16/2022
In the news: COVID test center opens, fewer mask rules, a young video producer
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.
Roscoe, IL
COVID testing site opens near Schnuck's, but it's not the same as before
The Roscoe location is not affiliated with the former Chicago-area lab that was under investigation.
Rockton, IL
Mask-optional policy at Hononegah extends to teachers and staff
A legislative panel blocked mask rules intended to apply to school districts.
Shirland, IL
George Moate (1928-2022) was active in Shirland life
Funeral will be Thursday morning, February 17, with burial in Shirland.
Roscoe, IL
Both Rockton and Kinnikinnick vote to make masks optional
Masks become optional for students immediately and for staff and visitors next week.
Rockton, IL
No survivors in head-on collision west of Rockton
The accident happened Monday morning near Phillips Cemetery in Rockton Township.
Roscoe, IL
School boards plan special mask policy meetings tonight
Both Kinnikinnick and Rockton School District may drop their mask requirements.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah news this week
Coming up: food drive, state competitions, new statue, career lunch and learn
Events
It's the 1840s at Whitman Tavern & Store
Sat Mar 12 12:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Immersion Sunday at Macktown Living History
Sun Feb 13 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Rockton School Board Special Meeting
Mon Feb 14 7:00 pm, Rockton Elementary School Cafeteria 1050 E. Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Kinnikinnick Board calls Feb. 14 meeting to approve COVID plan
At the special meeting, the school board could approve a revised COVID plan.
Rockton, IL
Rockton School Board will discuss changing mask plans on Monday night
Rockton School District board members believe they can now legally drop its mask rules if they want.
Roscoe, IL
James Easton taught middle school for 37 years
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, with the funeral the next monring.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/11/2022
In the news: masks, robotic arm, bowling, playground, no Democrats
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.
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
