Roscoe, IL
What to do in Rockton and Roscoe - Sunday, Jan 15 - Saturday, Jan 21
Consult our community calendar to find out what's happening this week.
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.
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Music: Water'd Down
Fri Feb 3 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Kevin Burns at After the Vine
Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Jan 17 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Stateline Chamber Awards Gala
Thu Feb 2 5:30 pm, The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms 6786 Yale Bridge Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Township discusses possible usage and rental policies for Community Center
The trustees will hold a special meeting on Jan. 25 to finalize these policies.
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Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive
Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:30 pm, Roscoe VFW 11385 2nd Street Roscoe IL, 61073
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Roscoe VFW/RREACH Blood Drive
Tue Feb 14 2:30 pm, Roscoe VFW 11385 2nd Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
John Cabello sworn in as State Representative for new 90th District
Cabello will represent Roscoe and Rockton in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe begins new trash contract, bigger recycling bins, no opt-outs
Larger recycling carts will be dropped off at the end of January 2023, though residents can opt to keep their smaller ones.
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Veterans Day
Sat Nov 11 8:00 am, Rockton IL, 61072
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Labor Day
Mon Sep 4 8:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
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Casimir Pulaski Day
Mon Mar 6 8:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
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Memorial Day
Mon May 29 7:00 am, Roscoe Cemetery 5949 Harrison St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Independence Day
Tue Jul 4 7:00 pm, Roscoe Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 1/8/2023
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks:
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Mother's Day
Sun May 14 9:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
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Easter
Sun Apr 9, 2023, 6:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
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Lincoln's Birthday
Mon Feb 13 8:00 am, Rockton IL, 61072
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Thanksgiving Day
Thu Nov 23, 2023
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Washington's Birthday
Mon Feb 20 8:00 am, Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe still has the most expensive homes in Winnebago County
The typical home price was $258,203 in Roscoe, $240,489 in Rockton.
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Workshop: How to Promote Your Business on the Web - Without a Website
Thu Jan 19 11:30 am, Meraki Salon + Studio 5324 Williams Dr. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
A look back at 2022 in Roscoe and Rockton
We review our biggest stories of 2022.
Rockton, IL
Out and about in winter at Macktown Living History
Macktown's historic buildings and grounds will be open from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023
