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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Illinois 2 still reduced, cruise night, food pantry, summer camp

Michael McGinnis

Jul 3, 2025 — 3 min read

Sidewalk sale in Rockton, Illinois

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To minimize holiday disruption, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reopening some lanes that have been closed for construction, "where possible." Unfortunately, that's not possible on Illinois 2 over the Rock River near Rockton; lane reductions will continue. The holiday public should allow extra time when traveling on Illinois 2, pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober.

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Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.