Roscoe, IL
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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
Snow is coming, snow emergency declared for the Village of Roscoe
All vehicles must be removed from public roadways on Saturday.
Roscoe, IL
New firefighters for Harlem-Roscoe
Five firefighters began their probationary period, five more completed it.
Events
Blue Blood Drive in Memory of Jaimie Cox
Sun Jan 9 11:00 am, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Merle C. Sprague (1929-2021) of Roscoe: farmer, trucker, Legionnaire
Funeral will be Monday morning, January 3, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
ComEd replaces snapped electric pole on Atwood Road
The broken power pole was fixed by 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2021
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Driver Services Facility will be closed Jan. 3-17 as COVID cases increase
Drivers license and vehicle registration renewals can still be done online.
Roscoe, IL
Nick Meshenny (1946-2021) loved antiques, old movies, and history
Memorial service will be Saturday morning, January 15, 2022
Roscoe, IL
Casey Perkins (1971-2021) could fix anything and always had a joke to tell
A celebration of life is planned for spring/summer 2022 in a park setting.
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Ralph Palmer (1939-2021) loved gardening and loud music
Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2022
Events
Vintage Shop Hop
Fri Mar 4 10:00 am, Various Locations Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Winter Dazzle Day with 815 Outside
Sun Jan 2 1:00 pm, Nature at the Confluence 306 Dickop Street South Beloit IL, 61080
Roscoe, IL
Winnebago County approves new County Board district map
The new district maps reflect changes in population since the 2010 Census.
Roscoe, IL
Hononegah Road lane closure from 251 to Cedarbrook
Utility work began Monday on Hononegah Road between IL-251 and Cedar Brook Road.
Roscoe, IL
No ambulance or snowplow needed in I-90 crash Sunday night
The single-car collision happened on I-90 in South Beloit IL
Roscoe, IL
elev815 selects its Board of Directors for 2022
elev815 will elect officers at its Jan. 13 board meeting.
Opinion
Editorial: things I learned from Christmas
Christmas is an upside down time of year
Events
Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike
Mon Jan 17 4:30 pm, Nygren Wetland Preserve 3190 W. Rockton Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Restoration Work Day Crew-New Years Celebration
Sun Jan 2 12:00 pm, Angelic Organics Lodge 1936 Rockton Rd. Caledonia IL, 61101
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton and Winnebago County agree on recreational path along Old River Road
Construction will begin in April for the bike path to the Rock River.
Events
Market by Moonlight
Thu Dec 23 5:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Williams Tree Farm: a regional center for holiday activity in Rockton
Their final weekend of the season offers Christmas trees, but also experiences.
Events
Rockton Yeti Fest 2022
Sat Feb 12 9:00 am, Settlers Park Hawick Street Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Christmas services at Rockton and Roscoe churches
Holiday observances of the birth of Christ, both virtual and live.
Events
Christmas Day
Sat Dec 25 8:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
