Happenings
Rockton Pelican Fest
Sat May 21 10:00 am, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Michael McGinnis
Michael founded Rockton-Roscoe News in 2021 after being laid off from his previous job. Since then, his work has been honored by the Illinois Press Association. He studied communications and theater arts at a small Indiana college.
Roscoe, IL
Local students named to Rockford University's Deans List and Distinguished Scholars
Nineteen students from Roscoe and Rockton received honors last fall.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/22/2022
In the news: Word Nerd Club, basketball, licenses, school custodial services
Rockton, IL
Harmony for Hunger Concert: two singing groups benefitting eight food pantries
The benefit concert on Friday, March 18 will help eight local food pantries.
Roscoe, IL
Mary's Market in Roscoe is busy with catering and events now
Staff from Roscoe have all moved to the other two locations, which were short on staff too.
Happenings
Harmony for Hunger Concert
Fri Mar 18 6:30 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Memories of the Wagon Wheel Resort
Mon Mar 28 7:00 pm, Rockton Township Historical Society 529 Green St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue May 24, 2022 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library 5410 Pine Lane Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Hononegah in competition: 2/19/2022
This weekend: girl's bowling and boys swimming and diving
Happenings
Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
Fri Feb 25 10:00 am, Hononegah High School Fieldhouse 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Appeals court denies Governor Pritzker his school mask mandate
The justices ruled that school districts can set their own mask policies.
Rockton, IL
Ronald Reed (1968-2022) made people feel welcome
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022
Opinion
Editorial: Can we all win?
If your opponent loses, does that mean you win?
Happenings
Brandon Rowe Memorial Highway Dedication
Sat Mar 19 11:00 am, First National Bank 5360 Bridge St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 02/17/2022
In the news: yet another championship, more mask confusion, video interview
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/16/2022
In the news: COVID test center opens, fewer mask rules, a young video producer
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
Happenings
It's the 1840s at Whitman Tavern & Store
Sat Mar 12 12:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Immersion Sunday at Macktown Living History
Sun Feb 13 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
