Roscoe, IL
Brass Octopus opens in Roscoe for the fiber and textile maker community
The 5,000 square foot store near Schnucks sells bright, modern fabrics by the inch.
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.
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Harlem Back to School
Tue Aug 17 7:30 am, Harlem School District Machesney Park IL, 61111
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Kinnikinnick Back to School
Wed Sep 1 8:00 am, Kinnikinnick Schools Roscoe IL, 61073
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Hononegah Back to School
Mon Aug 16 7:45 am, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Photo: When at Mary's Market, you might do it for the cookies.
Mary's Market offered free chocolate-butterscotch chip cookies at their blood drive.
Roscoe, IL
Photos: Storm over the golf course
Strong thunderstorms from Wisconsin reached across the Stateline, but no local damage
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Jan 18 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
The EPA found metals in Rockton water in 2004, but not enough to keep testing for them.
As of 2004, the EPA detected high levels of VOCs but low levels of metals.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Thomas Jose Figueroa (2004 - 2021)
Services for the Hononegah wrestler and football player will be Saturday.
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Perfecta Farm "B" Horse Show
Thu Aug 5 8:00 am, Sporting Horses 12250 Love Road Roscoe IL, 61073
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Cast Iron Sunday at Macktown Living History
Sun Aug 8 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Exploring the forest preserves of Roscoe
Some have forests, some prairies, some wetlands, some golf courses.
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Hidden Creek Estates Grand Opening
Thu Jul 29 5:30 pm, Hidden Creek Estates 13276 White School Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Linda Gabel-Vaughan (1954-2021)
The light Linda Gabel-Vaughan carried in her infectious smile will be missed by many.
Roscoe, IL
Heavy metals found in Rockton neighborhood groundwater, may not be new
Heavy metals found in Rockton's groundwater may be older than Chemtool.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Timothy I. Michael (1958-2021)
Memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Honquest Loves Park.
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R/C Water Fun Fly
Sat Aug 21 9:00 am, Rock Valley R/C Flyers Chicory Ridge Park Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Introducing our new writer Jean Seegers
Jean Seegers has been writing for the Rockton Herald for 20 years.
Roscoe, IL
Mobile Food Pantry in Roscoe: free food for neighbors in need
Pre-packed groceries: no ID, proof of address, or income required, while supplies last.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Robert "Bud" L. LaBree (1932-2021)
Bud LaBree, a Korean War veteran, operated LaBree Concrete in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe proclaims "Avani Joshi Day," approves other special events
The Village also approved permits for National Night Out and Mud Volleyball.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Donald Leville Greer, Sr., (1951-2021)
Visitation on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral at Honquest in Roscoe.
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Historic Walking Tour in Rockton
Wed Aug 11 6:00 pm, Settlers Park 200 E. Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Rep. Sosnowski talks about cost savings
State Representative Joe Sosnowski says Illinois needs to change its spending priorities.
Roscoe, IL
A user's guide to Rockton-Roscoe News
For 185 years, Roscoe and Rockton never had our own daily newspaper.
