Rockton, IL Local News, Events, and Information

Roscoe Mon. Nov 14 2022

Joyce Johnsen enjoyed collecting vintage Coca Cola and was a surgical assistant for nearly 35 years

A joint celebration of life for Joyce and John will be held Jan. 7, 2023.

Michael McGinnis Editor

Joyce Johnsen enjoyed collecting vintage Coca Cola and was a surgical assistant for nearly 35 years

Michael McGinnis Editor

Rockton event

Tue Nov 15 5:30 pm

elev815 Happy Hour at Rockton Inn

Free to attend.

Michael McGinnis Editor

elev815 Happy Hour at Rockton Inn

Michael McGinnis Editor

Rockton Weather

Tuesday December 6

Overcast throughout the day.

High: 41°

Low: 29°

Wind: 5 mph NE

Chance of rain: 32%

Rockton Sun. Nov 13 2022

Stephen Mack Middle School Class Act brings down the house

This year's assembly was about heroes, both make-believe and real.

Jean Seegers Rockton-Roscoe News

Stephen Mack Middle School Class Act brings down the house

Jean Seegers Rockton-Roscoe News

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Rockton Village Board of Trustees - Tue Dec 6 7:00 pm
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Village of Roscoe Board Meeting - Tue Dec 6 6:30 pm
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Wednesday Stewardship Days – Nygren Wetland Preserve - Wed Dec 7 9:00 am
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Live Music: Lola Blu - Fri Dec 16 6:00 pm
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Market by Moonlight - Fri Dec 23 5:00 pm
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Concert: Alleluia Quartet - Sat Dec 10 7:00 pm
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Hometown Holiday Celebration in Roscoe - Sat Dec 10 4:00 pm
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Michael McGinnis Rockton News Tip - Tue. Nov 1 2022

HCHS Today: Nov. 2022 - Hononegah High School
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Roscoe Sun. Nov 13 2022

Strong spirits: if

Usually we want to be the ones setting the conditions.

Gary Schwerin Rockton-Roscoe News

Strong spirits: if

Gary Schwerin Rockton-Roscoe News

Roscoe Sun. Nov 13 2022

Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 11/13/2022

With sadness we announce several recent deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area.

Michael McGinnis Editor

Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 11/13/2022

Michael McGinnis Editor

Winnebago County COVID-19 Statistics

Rockton and Winnebago County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 8.7% positive test rate in a county with a population of 282,572

30.8 cases per 100,000

1.13 infection rate

904 deaths

covid stats

Roscoe Sat. Nov 12 2022

Susan Zimmerman had season tickets to the theater, loved traveling or a good book

Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon, with funeral Wednesday morning, November 16.

Michael McGinnis Editor

Susan Zimmerman had season tickets to the theater, loved traveling or a good book

Michael McGinnis Editor

Rockton Sat. Nov 12 2022

Rockton Lions Club gives back through Wimpy's Fund and through other community outreach

The Wimpy's Fund Auction helps over 100 Illinois families in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and Harrison.

Marianne Mueller Rockton-Roscoe News

Rockton Lions Club gives back through Wimpy's Fund and through other community outreach

Marianne Mueller Rockton-Roscoe News

Rockton Sat. Nov 12 2022

CYT's The SpongeBob Musical at Hononegah Performing Arts Centre, Nov. 17 - Nov. 20

The stakes are higher than ever in this Rockford-area musical premiere.

Michael McGinnis Editor

CYT's The SpongeBob Musical at Hononegah Performing Arts Centre, Nov. 17 - Nov. 20

Michael McGinnis Editor

Roscoe Sat. Nov 12 2022

Elden Peterson was a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years

Funeral and visitation will be Saturday morning, Nov. 12.

Michael McGinnis Editor

Elden Peterson was a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years

Michael McGinnis Editor

Roscoe Sat. Nov 12 2022

Janice Miller: mother of four, registered nurse, and loved to sing

Memorial services will be Saturday afternoon, November 12.

Michael McGinnis Editor

Janice Miller: mother of four, registered nurse, and loved to sing

Michael McGinnis Editor

Roscoe Fri. Nov 11 2022

Catherine Burdick was a librarian at the Roscoe Library

Visitation and memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022

Michael McGinnis Editor

Catherine Burdick was a librarian at the Roscoe Library

Michael McGinnis Editor

South Beloit Thu. Nov 10 2022

Shed fire in South Beloit was quickly stopped

No injuries were reported in the accidental fire.

Michael McGinnis Editor

Shed fire in South Beloit was quickly stopped

Michael McGinnis Editor

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