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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

Another Chemtool settlement, Cultural Night in Rockton, bridge improvements in Roscoe

Michael McGinnis

Oct 24, 2025 — 3 min read

Attendees could taste Chettinad Rangoon Puttu, a South Indian dessert, at the First Annual Cultural Night at Whitman Post Elementary School on October 15 2025. This Rockton family even shared the recipe.

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The Winnebago County Highway Department has scheduled an Open House Public Hearing from 5 - 7 p.m. on November 5, 2025, at Roscoe Village Hall to discuss two projects: rehabilitation of the Roscoe Road Bridge over the Rock River and improvements to Roscoe Road from Old River Road to the Rock River.

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County plans two road projects on Roscoe Road to the bridge

County plans two road projects on Roscoe Road to the bridge

An Open House Public Hearing will be held November 5, 2025 at Roscoe Village Hall.

Old Stone Church Food Pantry

Old Stone Church Food Pantry

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072

Judge approve final settlement from Holian Insulation for Chemtool fire

Judge approve final settlement from Holian Insulation for Chemtool fire

About 7,000 residents will share the $5.5 million settlement.

Rockton School District Hosts First Annual Cultural Night

Rockton School District Hosts First Annual Cultural Night

Rockton School District Superintendent Dan Phelps stated how pleased he was that they could, "shine light on the diversity and different cultures in the Rockton and Roscoe communities".