Rockton, IL
Weekend weather forecast for Rockton and Roscoe
Winds should gradually lessen on Saturday for the Rockton Christmas Walk.
Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has also lived in Texas and California.
Rockton, IL
What to do in Rockton (and Roscoe) this weekend
Have you heard the Rockton Christmas Walk is happening this weekend? You're not alone.
Events
Tony Rocker: Christmas Elvis and the Comeback Special Band
Sat Dec 3 7:30 pm, American Center 221 W. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
John Dimmick enjoyed the races, fishing, snowmobiling, and boating
Funeral will be Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3, 2022,
Events
Wednesday Stewardship Days – Nygren Wetland Preserve
Wed Dec 7 9:00 am, Nygren Wetland Preserve 3190 W. Rockton Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Jim Gardner owned Jime Z's Sports Bar
Visitation and funeral will be Friday, December 2, 2022.
Events
Live Music: Bill and Jim's Most Excellent Acoustic Adventure
Fri Dec 2 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Market by Moonlight: late night shopping in Rockton for last minute gifts, plus there's the moon
Thursday night, downtown Rockton is staying open late just for you.
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Steven Gundry had a passion for farming
Funeral will be Tuesday morning, with visitation Monday evening.
Roscoe, IL
Frank Ridings was pastor, union treasurer, and sportsman
Memorial service will be Monday morning, Dec. 5, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Completing Roscoe's 21st century Community Center and restoring the 19th century Cross Homestead
Roscoe Township trustees got out their shovels and planted more than 50 trees themselves.
Events
Live Music: Lola Blu
Fri Dec 16 6:00 pm, After the Vine 163 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Market by Moonlight
Fri Dec 23 5:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Chemtool cleans up, lawsuits warm up
A class action lawsuit could include anyone within a three-mile radius of Chemtool.
Roscoe, IL
Randy St. John always had everyone laughing
Memorial service will be Friday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2022.
Events
Rockton Christmas Walk Lighted Parade
Sat Dec 3 6:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
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5th Annual Rockton Christmas Walk Hot Cocoa Crawl
Sun Dec 4 1:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Denise Irving taught 5th grade at Kinnikinnick
Memorial will be Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Kinnikinnick Elementary School.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 11/27/2022
With sadness we announce several recent deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area.
Rockton, IL
Eight involved in collision near Williams Tree Farm
The four occupants of the SUV had non-life threatening injuries.
Roscoe, IL
Rockton artist Jerry Jacobs: neon boho art for the path less traveled
An artist's reception will be held from 1 -3 p.m Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at Jill Rae Finally Art Studio & Gallery in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Sharon Kay Hale: days and nights filled with stories and laughter
Sharon retired from OSF in August 2020.
Roscoe, IL
Jewel Ainsworth, age 102, had many adventures
Jewel will be laid to rest in Arizona next to her man, Lloyd E. Ainsworth.
Rockton, IL
Gerrie Harshbarger was elected Roscoe's first Village Clerk
Visitation and memorial ceremony will be Dec. 10, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
What to do in Rockton and Roscoe this weekend: Nov 25-27
Four events are coming up this weekend on our calendar.
