Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 1/29/2023
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks.
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.
Happenings
Crooked River Coffee House and Open Mic Night
Sat Mar 18 6:00 pm, Old Stone Church 101 E Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Snow emergencies for Roscoe and Rockton
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Saturday morning into Sunday morning.
Rockton, IL
Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike
Hike, snowshoe, or ski this prairie trail near Rockton, lit by hundreds of luminaries.
Rockton, IL
Two heavily damaged vehicles in Rockton on Tuesday
One driver was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries, the other driver refused medical treatment.
Happenings
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in Roscoe
Sun Jan 29 9:00 am, Schnuck's Parking Lot 4860 Hononegah Rd, Roscoe IL, 61073
Shows
Willy Wonka Jr. in Rockton: pure imagination
The musical will play six performances, Feb. 9 - Feb. 12, 2023 at Hononegah Performing Arts Centre.
Happenings
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
Sun Feb 12 2:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61073
Happenings
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
Sat Feb 11 6:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61073
Happenings
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.
Fri Feb 10 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61073
Happenings
Dog Sled Demonstrations
Sat Feb 11 10:00 am, Settlers Park 150 Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Yeti Dance Party
Sat Feb 11 11:00 am, Settlers Park 150 Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Hot Cocoa Crawl at the Rockton Yeti Fest
Sat Feb 11 1:00 pm, Village of Rockton 110 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Rockton Yeti Fest: Snow Ball
Sat Feb 11 7:00 pm, American Legion Post 332 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Dog Sled Demonstrations
Fri Feb 10 4:00 pm, Settlers Park 150 Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike
Thu Feb 22 4:30 pm, Nygren Wetland Preserve 3190 W. Rockton Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Kinnikinnick school board considers $3,400,000 in bonds, additional English Language teacher
At the meeting, Superintendent Keli Freedlund will give a mid-year review.
Roscoe, IL
Promotions and swearing-in ceremony at Harlem-Roscoe Fire
Three firefighters were promoted to lieutenant, one began her probationary period, and one completed his.
Happenings
Mobile Blood Drive - Bucciferro McDonald's
Thu Feb 23 9:30 am, Bucciferro McDonald's 13454 Quail Trail Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
What to do in Roscoe and Rockton - Sunday, Jan 22 - Saturday, Jan 28
See our Rockton and Roscoe community calendar for this week's events.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 1/21/2023
With sadness we announce several recent deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Roscoe and Rockton: Jan. 20, 2023
In the news: summer at the Y, baby in a bubble, aluminum buyout, one day of love
Roscoe, IL
New appropriations approved by Village of Roscoe board
To be purchased: a tiller, a lift gate, picnic tables, and electronic signs
Rockton, IL
Hononegah School Board meets Wednesday
On the agenda: the school district plans to purchase flooring and 75 touch panel displays.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe plans its spending at Tuesday meeting
On Tuesday, the board will decide how to use taxpayer money during 2023.
