Roscoe
Grant Buchanan: remember happier times
Memorial service will be Saturday morning, August 27.
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
Michael O’Brien: the Good Wood guy in Rockton
Visitation will be Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2022,
Roscoe
Winnebago and Boone Counties unemployment rates are the third and fourth highest in Illinois
The unemployment rate continues to drop, but in the Stateline, it's still almost twice the national average.
Caledonia IL
Dan Akerlund explored 55 countries, climbed mountains, carved wood
A Swedish Fika and visitation will be Saturday, August 27, 2022.
Events
Football: Hononegah vs. Jefferson
Sat Aug 27 12:15 pm, Wyeth Stadium 5110 Auburn St. Rockford IL, 61101
Roscoe
Aerial mural of Roscoe and Rock River to be completed and celebrated this week
The curious public can meet muralist Thomas Agran Thursday afternoon.
Events
Hononegah Forest Preserve Hike
Sat Aug 27 9:30 am, Hononegah Forest Preserve 80 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
Gas prices declined slightly last week
AAA says that gas prices have fallen every day for the last nine weeks.
Roscoe
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 8/20/2022
With sadness we announce these recent deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area.
Events
Community Mural Party
Thu Aug 25 4:00 pm, Masonic Building Parking Lot 10534 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
Martin Exteriors one of Inc. 5000’s America’s Fastest Growing Companies and getting faster
Last year, Martin Exteriors was at #745 on the list; this year they're at #239.
Roscoe
What to do in Roscoe and Rockton - Friday, Aug 19 - Friday, Aug 26
Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week.
Events
Food Truck Friday with The Taco Shop 815
Fri Aug 19 11:00 am, Roscoe Village Hall Parking Lot 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Events
Drive 815: The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Sat Aug 27 6:30 pm, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Drive 815: Jurassic Park
Fri Aug 26 6:30 pm, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Purple and Gold Day
Fri Aug 19 5:30 pm, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Early Voting Begins
Thu Sep 29 8:00 am, Winnebago County Clerk 404 Elm Street, 4th Floor Rockford IL, 61101
Roscoe
Three vehicles, two injuries in Rockton
Two were taken to the hospital, but not with life-threatening injuries.
Roscoe
Roscoe Village makes improvements and changes
Finances are good, construction continues, fees and parking may change
Rockton
John Van Liere Jr. worked as a food scientist for over 40 years
No services are scheduled for the Rockton resident.
Rockton
Connie Henry worked part-time at the American Legion in Rockton
A Celebration of Life will be held November 19 in Rockton.
Events
Back to School BBQ - Prairie Hill
Fri Aug 19 5:00 pm, Prairie Hill Elementary School 14714 Willowbrook Road South Beloit IL, 61080
Roscoe
Village meetings to discuss routine business: liquor, expenses, signs, and police
Both the Roscoe and Rockton meetings will be held Tuesday night, Aug. 16, 2022
Roscoe
David Frederick enjoyed trivia and watching sports on TV
Family & friends will hold a memorial service and visitation in Roscoe.
Events
The Talcott Library Story
Mon Aug 22 7:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072