Rockton
Police shooting at Rockton Walmart leads to high-speed chase
A task force will determine if the Rockton officer followed the rules when he fired his gun.
Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has been served by the Roscoe Post Office since 2018. He formerly lived in Texas and California.
Roscoe
Hometown Holiday Celebration in Roscoe: what's new for 2022?
Roscoe's Christmas celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 along Main Street and at nearby Main Street Square too.
Roscoe
What to do in Rockton and Roscoe this weekend: Friday, Nov 18 - Saturday, Nov 19
Our community calendar always has something happening.
Events
Food Truck Friday at Roscoe Village Hall
Fri Nov 18 10:00 am, Roscoe Village Hall 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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14th Annual Turkey Trot
Thu Nov 24 8:30 am, NorthPointe Wellness 5605 E Rockton Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Northern Illinois Toy Show
Sat Nov 19 8:00 am, Life Church 5910 Elevator Rd Roscoe IL, 61073
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Live Music: Dinner and Drinks with Paul Bronson Acoustic Music
Fri Nov 18 6:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
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Live Music: Fred & Ginger
Sun Nov 27 2:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine
Fri Nov 18 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton
Holiday shopping opportunities on West Main in Rockton
Christmas is coming, and Main Street Rockton attracts shoppers from miles around.
Events
Holiday Book Sale
Fri Dec 2 9:00 am, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe
Civic boards to make decisions this week
Trustees for Rockton, Roscoe, Hononegah, Kinnikinnick, and others are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.
Roscoe
Bradley Meyer was an electrician at Chrysler
Visitation and funeral will be Friday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2022.
Roscoe
Joyce and John Johnsen died only two weeks apart
A joint celebration of life for Joyce and John will be held Jan. 7, 2023.
Events
elev815 Happy Hour at Rockton Inn
Thu Dec 15 5:30 pm, Rockton Inn Pub & Grub 102 E Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Tis The Season: Miss Andrea's Dance Factory Recital
Fri Dec 16 5:30 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 11/13/2022
With sadness we announce several recent deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area.
Roscoe
Susan Zimmerman had season tickets to the theater, loved traveling or a good book
Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon, with funeral Wednesday morning, November 16.
Rockton
CYT's The SpongeBob Musical at Hononegah Performing Arts Centre, Nov. 17 - Nov. 20
The stakes are higher than ever in this Rockford-area musical premiere.
Roscoe
Janice Miller: mother of four, registered nurse, and loved to sing
Memorial services will be Saturday afternoon, November 12.
Roscoe
Elden Peterson was a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years
Funeral and visitation will be Saturday morning, Nov. 12.
Roscoe
Catherine Burdick was a librarian at the Roscoe Library
Visitation and memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022
Events
Ladies Night in Rockton
Thu Dec 8 4:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
South Beloit
Shed fire in South Beloit was quickly stopped
No injuries were reported in the accidental fire.
Rockton
Jerry Wallace served on the Rockton school board and Rockton Village board
Funeral and visitation will be Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21-22, 2022