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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Death notices, stray golf balls, business incubator

Michael McGinnis

Oct 21, 2025 — 4 min read

Robert Perrin (1950-2025) was a notable figure in the Illinois harness horse racing industry.

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At tonight's meeting, the Village of Rockton may decide to revise the nuisance ordinances that criminalize stray golf balls (we will confirm that) and to pay $124,000 to Rock Roads Companies for the Bristlewood Court Paving Project. The Village's consultant, Houseal Lavigne Associates, will present their comprehensive plan for the Village.
The Village of Roscoe is expected to renew a 20-year agreement confirming Swanson Road as the Village's southern boundary with Machesney Park. They will also discuss the Hodges Run Small Business Incubator bid responses [PDF]. The Village's consultant, Place Foundry, recommended they put off until next year the construction of a $455,000 restroom building and fourteen pop-up sheds.

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

Christmas in Roscoe, Hononegah basketball, out of jail

Hononegah Indians remain undefeated as they knock off Harlem on the road Friday night, 54-42.

Hononegah Indians remain undefeated as they knock off Harlem on the road Friday night, 54-42.

The two teams seemed to enjoy the physical struggle of trying to get one up on their opponent.

Indians poured it on after a sluggish start against rival Harlem, 68-33.

Indians poured it on after a sluggish start against rival Harlem, 68-33.

Once warmed up the Indians poured on the pressure and got buckets against their rival.

There's no place like Home for the Holidays

There's no place like Home for the Holidays

The official lighting of the Village of Roscoe Christmas tree at the Hometown Holiday celebration is Saturday, December 13, 2025.