Happenings
Rockton School Board Special Meeting
Mon Feb 14 7:00 pm, Rockton Elementary School Cafeteria 1050 E. Union St. 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
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.
Happenings
Prairie Hill School Board Meeting
Tue May 31 5:30 pm, Willowbrook Middle School Library 6605 Prairie Hill Rd South Beloit IL, 61080
Happenings
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."
Happenings
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
Shows
Madagascar Jr.: a zoo-sized musical at Hononegah PAC
The show runs for four performances in Rockton: Feb. 11-13, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Bryan Burns (1988-2022) loved baseball and his family
His family asks for thoughts and prayers as they grieve.
Happenings
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.
Happenings
Casino Night 2022
Fri Nov 11 6:00 pm, Beloit Club 2327 Riverside Beloit WI, 53511
Happenings
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
Happenings
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.
