Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026
Purple Up, Golfer’s Day
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.
Events and proclamations encourage everyone to Purple Up for military children
All are invited to Purple Up and join in a community photo at the Rockton American Legion at 5:45 p.m. on April 15. The Purple Up Ball is Saturday, April 11, at 4 p.m.
Marianne Mueller
Golfer’s Day April 10th - It’s a day for duffers and professionals to enjoy playing and celebrating golf.
April 10 is National Golfers Day. Check out our area golf courses in farthest northern Illinois.
Harold Bone
Today’s events
Open House at Rockton Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Highview in the Woodlands, 1000 Falcon Point Place, Rockton, IL 61072
Joe Boettcher
Sobo Plant Sale
SBHS students provide easy start to spring gardening this Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Adam Neblock
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In case you missed it
Holian payments pushed to 2nd quarter
An employee at Analytics Consulting provides an update.
Adam Neblock
After 80 years of magic, Roscoe’s ‘Magic Bill’ becomes the story
At 103, Bill “Magic Bill” Hunter is still sharing his story, as friends, family, and fans gathered April 4 to celebrate the release of A Life of Magic.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Homemade comfort food by Shorty’s Kitchen
Shorty’s Kitchen now offers delivery on Tuesday and Thursday evenings!
Melissa Gamer
