Roscoe, IL
Environmental expert: be concerned about years, not days, of exposure to chemicals
Several days of smoke, as in Rockton, is not what Dr. Peter Orris worries about.
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
Obituary: Linda M. Marquardt (1948-2021)
Visitation will be Thursday at Honquest Family Funeral Home, with the funeral at First Free Church.
Roscoe, IL
Kinnikinnick, Harlem School Districts announces free meals, broadband internet assistance
Kinnikinnick District is handing out free breakfasts and lunches for everyone under the age of 18.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe student advances to the finals in National Spelling Bee
Avani Joshi of Roscoe will be one of 11 finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on July 8.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe speller competes in National Spelling Bee semifinals Sunday night
The top 30 young spellers, including Roscoe's Avani Joshi, meet virtually on ESPN2 Sunday night.
Happenings
Free Narcan Training
Tue Aug 17 6:30 pm, Erica's Board Creations 122 S. Prairie St, Rockton IL, 61072
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Goodwill Industries Ribbon Cutting
Tue Jun 29 11:30 pm, Goodwill Industries 4682 E Rockton Rd #108 Roscoe IL, 61073
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Coaches Clincher GLF Benefit Tournament
Sun Jun 27 10:00 am, Leland Park 10701 3rd St, Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Behind the scenes: Avani Joshi's road to the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
Avani Joshi works with three academic competitions, two musical instruments, and three languages.
Happenings
Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals
Thu Jul 8 7:00 pm, ESPN2 & ESPNU Roscoe IL, 61073
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Elevate, Enlighten & Eat : Real Estate Market Update
Mon Jun 28 11:00 am, Firehouse Pub 10670 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Chemtool
Rockton fire chief: Chemtool contractor released mineral oil, ignition occurred
A outside contractor, a scissor lift, a pipe, mineral oil spill, ignition
Roscoe, IL
Hidden Creek/ Promontory neighbors deal with South Beloit defeat
After Hidden Creek Estates' pre-annexation, neighbors consider next steps.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe explores uses for proposed land donation near Porter Park
Dog park? Disc golf? Splash pad? Village of Roscoe has ideas for land on McDonald Road.
Roscoe, IL
Chemtool fire dwindles, cleanup continues, lawsuits emerge
Only a few hot spots are left in the Chemtool fire, but lawsuits may be heating up.
Roscoe, IL
Hidden Creek Estates wins annexation into South Beloit
South Beloit City Council chooses to expand borders and to side with wedding venue.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit makes final decision today on pre-annexation of wedding venue
Both sides of the controversy are urging their supporters to come early at 3:30. There are only 50 seats.
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit Zoning Board votes against pre-annexation of Roscoe Township event venue
But South Beloit City Council will have the final say after another public hearing Monday.
Roscoe, IL
Rockton air quality remains stable, Chemtool will pay for debris cleanup and evacuee expenses
The EPA has set up air monitoring equipment near Old Settlers Days.
Happenings
Golden Hour Water Colors
Fri Aug 20 6:30 pm, Angelic Organics Learning Center 1545 Rockton Rd. Caledonia IL, 61011
Happenings
Every Thursday Stewardship Day: Burr Oak Valley Nature Preserve
Thu Jun 9 9:00 am, Cross & Crown Lutheran Church 7404 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Chemtool
Chemtool employees still being paid, Rockton still under evacuation order
Evacuation is still the word if you live near the Chemtool fire in Rockton.
Chemtool
Lubrizol employees in France think they've seen this smoke plume before
A Lubrizol factory in France burned two years before the one in Rockton did.
Roscoe, IL
Deep inside Hidden Creek Estates
Roscoe News looks up close at the controversial wedding venue.
Chemtool
Gov. Pritzker sends National Guard to respond to chemical fire in Rockton
Residents evacuated from the area around Chemtool can still seek shelter at Roscoe Middle School.
