Roscoe, IL
First responders honored with gift baskets, especially coffee
elev815 made deliveries to Roscoe, Rockton, South Beloit, and Machesney Park.
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
New Congressional map unites Rockton and Roscoe with Geneseo, Minonk, Washington, and Chenoa
The 16th District's borders avoid Rockford, Freeport, Peoria, and Bloomington.
Happenings
IHSA Regional Football vs Plainfield East
Sat Oct 30 2:00 pm, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Scarecrow Slam Tournament
Fri Oct 29 10:30 am, Swanson Park 5444 Swanson Rd Roscoe IL, 61073
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Stars & Promises Christmas Tour Featuring Peter Mayer
Fri Dec 17 7:30 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Jane Atterbury (1930-2021) showed "the way of the Lord" to her fourteen children
Memorial service is Oct. 29 at Old Stone Church, where her father was pastor.
Roscoe, IL
Trunk or Treat and Friends at Roscoe United Methodist Church
Rockton-Roscoe News joined other groups Sunday afternoon to share sweetness with the community.
Roscoe, IL
Robert D. Richter (1932-2021) worked without a break, then "had a catch" with his children
A Celebration of Life will be Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Roscoe VFW,
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Township: low tax levies, good financial audit
Highway Commissioner Steve Schreier is also committed to controlling costs.
Happenings
National First Responders Day
Fri Oct 28 5:15 pm, Roscoe IL,
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Jingle Bell Rockton - A Collective Christmas Open House
Fri Nov 5 10:00 am, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61073
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Roscoe Township Schools - Historical Presentation
Fri Nov 19 6:30 pm, Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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37th Annual Rockton Christmas Walk
Sun Dec 5 11:00 am, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Mary Hedges (1940-2021) loved traveling, cats
Private family services are to be held.
Roscoe, IL
John Fulton (1928-2021) did "whatever needs doing" as CEO of Delta Power Company
Private funeral services are to be held.
Happenings
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Dec 21 6:30 pm, Roscoe Village Hall 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
"How do I know?" Experts explain how to recognize and prevent drug abuse in your home
Det. Richard Wistocki and Nick Gore spoke to parents and kids at Hononegah.
Happenings
The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain
Fri Nov 5 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Candy Cruise
Sun Oct 31 3:00 pm, Life Church 5910 Elevator Rd, Roscoe IL, 61073
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National Drug Take Back Day
Sat Oct 23 10:00 am, Walgreens 5900 N 2nd St. Loves Park IL, 61111
Roscoe, IL
Federal court gives Illinois another chance to tweak legislative maps
The court declined to send the issue to a bipartisan commission.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe may be split between three U.S. Congressional districts; hearings begin today
This week, Illinois lawmakers may decide on new Congressional district maps.
Rockton, IL
Marlin Zweep (1951-2021) was a machinist, leatherworker, and animal lover.
Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021.
Happenings
Trunk or Treat at the American Legion
Sun Oct 31 1:00 pm, American Legion Post 332 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Sat Oct 23 5:00 pm, Old Stone Church 101 East Union Street Rockton IL, 61072
