Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe Board expected to approve taxes, 150 townhomes, and 34 liquor licenses
Trustees of both Rockton and Roscoe hold meetings twice a month.
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
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Dec 6 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Dec 6 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Kenneth Konetski traveled all around the world but loved having his bride by his side
Funeral will be Monday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 12/4/2022
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks.
Rockton, IL
Weekend weather forecast for Rockton and Roscoe
Winds should gradually lessen on Saturday for the Rockton Christmas Walk.
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.
Happenings
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,
Happenings
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.
Happenings
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.
Shirland, IL
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.
Happenings
Live Music: Lola Blu
Fri Dec 16 6:00 pm, After the Vine 163 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
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.
Happenings
Rockton Christmas Walk Lighted Parade
Sat Dec 3 6:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
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.
