Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Mar. 20, 2026

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Mar. 20, 2026
The Rockton Historical Preservation Committee remembers Grace W. Stevens of Rockton, one of 844 Western Electric employees who perished on July 24, 1915 when the S.S. Eastland capsized on its way to a company picnic near Chicago.

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  • In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Rockton Historical Preservation Committee is publishing a series of profiles on Facebook about local women.
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Today’s events

Cross & Crown Lutheran Church Monthly Community Meal
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. - 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe
Check the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson's Weather Hub

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Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 17, 2026
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Hononegah shines across NIC‑10: a winter of All‑Conference excellence
In the 2025‑26 winter season, Hononegah once again stamped its mark across the NIC‑10 All‑Conference selections.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026
Voter’s guide, election day
Primary election at a polling place near you
Your voter’s guide to the primary election on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026.

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