Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
Turkeys from the pizzeria, death notices, Illinois 2 still slow
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- During the Thanksgiving weekend, IDOT says lane reductions will continue on Illinois 2 over the Rock River near Rockton. But in the rest of Winnebago County, all lanes closed for construction will reopen from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, to minimize holiday travel disruption.
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