Events
Harvest Fest at Macktown
Sat Oct 22 10:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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.
Rockton
False alarm evacuates Hononegah
The eleven-minute evacuation interrupted standardized testing for juniors.
Roscoe
Next Harlem-Roscoe Fire chief named, Chief Don Shoevlin will retire
Battalion Chief Patrick Trollop will succeed Chief Don Shoevlin.
Events
Food Truck Friday at Roscoe Village Hall
Fri Oct 14 10:00 am, Village Hall 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 10/9/2022
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area recently.
Rockton
Chuck Stenger was Battalion Chief in Rockton Fire Department
Visitation and service will be Friday, Oct. 14.
Roscoe
John Ainsworth: an active life
John worked at Sundstrand for 50 years, but had a wide range of hobbies.
Rockton
Richard Bolander: a builder for others
Visitation will be Friday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2022, with service at 6 p.m.
Roscoe
North IL-251 frontage road to be redone beginning next week
The Village of Roscoe expects the road work to be finished by mid-November.
Events
Prince of Peace Book Club
Wed Oct 26 6:30 pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 2336 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Main St. Trick or Treat
Sun Oct 30 1:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe
What to do in Rockton and Roscoe - Friday, Oct 7 - Friday, Oct 14
Count on our community calendar to tell you what's happening this week.
Events
Live Music: Paul Bronson Acoustic Music
Sun Oct 9 2:00 pm, After the Vine 163 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Live Music: Lola Blu
Fri Oct 28 5:00 pm, After the Vine 163 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Frenchman's Frolic
Sat Oct 15 9:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Food Preservation at Macktown
Sat Oct 8 10:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Crooked River Coffee House and Open Mic Night
Sat Oct 8 6:00 pm, Old Stone Church Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton
Kenneth Weiser: a good listener, pleasant to be around
The family will celebrate Ken's life next summer in Minnesota with a military tribute.
Roscoe
Winnebago County Treasurer's race has two candidates for the first time this century
For decades, Goral has served as County Treasurer while Schultz led nonprofit financial institutions.
Rockton
Juan Reyes: from migrant worker to self-made entrepreneur
He was the owner of Stage One Cantina and Reyes Landscaping.
Rockton
Phil Pash reported on auto racing and the outdoors for the New York Times and other newspapers
No services are planned at this time
Roscoe
What's happening in local government
News about Kinnikinnick schools, the villages of Roscoe and Rockton, and Roscoe Township.
Events
Roscoe Township Board Meeting
Wed Oct 12 7:00 pm, Roscoe Township 5792 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
KQR 2022 - Run for Good
Sat Oct 22 8:00 am, Leland Park 5727 Broad Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 10/1/2022
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.