Roscoe, IL
Fallen tree leaves 31 homes without power for five hours in Hinkles Wooded Acres
Comed shut off power to remove part of a tree that had nearly shut off power earlier.
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.
Rockton, IL
Obituary: David Price (1950-2021)
An open house and ceremony will be held on August 29,
Rockton, IL
Seal coating on Yale Bridge Road this week
Traffic on Yale Bridge Road will be affected by seal coating work.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Terry M. Kuhn (1952-2021)
Terry was an industrial engineer who completed the Chicago Marathon.
Roscoe, IL
Elevator Road will be reduced to one lane for repairs near Clayton Circle
Patching on Elevator Road should be done by August 20, depending on weather.
Roscoe, IL
Stateline Business Expo postponed until Spring 2022
Tentative plans: late March 2022 in Hononegah Fieldhouse
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe ZBA approves design plan for Community Center
Roscoe Township hopes to break ground in the spring for the new building.
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Michelle Kae Schenk Adams (1970-2021)
Memorial visitation will be held Saturday morning in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Nominate a Reliable Business
We're collecting a list of some trustworthy businesses in Roscoe and Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
A grand opening for Hidden Creek Estates
The wine bar will be open Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and the venue will host up to one wedding each weekend.
Roscoe, IL
County considers lowering speeding limit on Hamborg Road
Winnebago County Board members are asking for public input at an August 10 meeting.
Happenings
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting/Committee of the Whole
Tue Aug 17 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Obituary: Grace M. Minard (1944-2021)
Visitation at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Honquest Funeral Home in Roscoe.
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National Night Out
Tue Aug 2 6:00 pm, Roscoe Police Department Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
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Community meeting to discuss Hamborg Road speed limit
Tue Aug 10 5:30 pm, Harlem Township Offices 819 Melbourne Ave. Machesney Park IL, 61115
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.
Happenings
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
Happenings
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.
Happenings
Perfecta Farm "B" Horse Show
Thu Aug 5 8:00 am, Sporting Horses 12250 Love Road Roscoe IL, 61073
