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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
Municipal meetings, thoughts about thanks
Latest
faith
Strong spirits: thanks!
Are you more inclined to be grateful or to grumble?
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Shop early then stay home.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Hotdogs in hot water, festivities
Books
April Graves releases third book in Meet the Hotdogs series
Local author and Rockton Grade School art teacher April Graves has published the third title in her Meet the Hotdogs series.
Rockton, IL
Rockton American Legion prepping for Thanksgiving Day meal
Dinner starts Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, 2 pm
Roscoe, IL
Access SOUL High Frequency Sanctuary joins the Roscoe Community Saturday December 6th 2025 1 p -5 p
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 1 - 5 pm, Access SOUL High Frequency Sanctuary, 11824 Main St, Roscoe IL 61073
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Roscoe lights up, Rockton is lighting up, plus a Thanksgiving recipe
Roscoe, IL
Mr. Christmas lights up the night
At precisely 5:15 p.m. Thanksgiving evening, a 20 year Roscoe holiday lights tradition will continue.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department wins Roscoe Township Historical Society's Heritage Award
On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 Roscoe Township Historical Society President Laura Zwart presented the Harlem-Roscoe Protection Department with the 2025 Heritage Award at the Cross House. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief John Bergeron accepted the award for the department. The RTHS launched the Heritage Enterprise Recognition program in 2021 where the RTHS
Rockton Ramblings
Rockton Christmas Walk starts the holiday season next weekend
The event runs from Friday Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025
Field trip into the past, turkey dinners
Notices
Employee milestones at Forest City Gear
Mark Cunningham has been with the Roscoe manufacturer for 25 years, Keith Tillman for 15 years, and Doug Klitz for 10 years.
Rockton Ramblings
Hononegah students learn local history at Rockton Township Historical Society Museum
“Many of the kids didn’t know how old Rockton is. The RTHS does a really nice job with the artifacts."
Recipes
Jennifer's Recipe: Pumpkin Chai Spiced Bread
This slight twist on regular pumpkin bread is best if you can wait 8 - 12 hours before eating, which is a challenge!
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
Turkeys from the pizzeria, death notices, Illinois 2 still slow
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Nov. 24, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
