Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026
Magic Bill, Roscoe Township, Local News Day
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Local News Day: Jean Seegers retires after decades of reporting local news for the community
Jean Seegers spent 25 years telling the stories of others. As she tries out retirement, she’s looking back on the people, the stories, and the work that remains part of who she is.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
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
- In honor of National Poetry Month, Talcott Free Library is hosting a teen poetry contest. Anytime in the month of April, you can submit up to two poems of any theme (50 lines or less). library staff will vote on the best poem and the winner will receive a $15 gift card to the local Inkwell Books & Threads shop. Poem submissions are open for grades 6-12. The poetry winner will be contacted/announced within the second week of May.
- Corey Scoma of Rockton, Illinois, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, as a graduate student at The University of Alabama, where he is studying educational leadership. Scoma teaches English at Freeport High School.
Upcoming events
Senior Living Expo April 10 2026 10 am - 2 pm Rockton American Legion Brings Resources, Education, and Community Connection to Rockton
Stateline Events’ Stacy Moore says the goal is simple: create a space where seniors “can gather information, ask questions, and feel supported.”
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Celebrate Earth Day with the Roscoe Township Community Center’s New Program: Peace in the Prairie at Cross Park
Guided Prairie Walk on Wednesday, April 22nd 4:00-6:30 pm
Roscoe Township
Roscoe Township Board Meeting
Wed Apr 8 2026, 6 pm, Roscoe Township, 5792 Elevator Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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In case you missed it
Local News Day: After 25 years covering local news, Marianne Mueller still reporting across the Stateline
As part of the inaugural Local News Day, Marianne Mueller shares what 25 years in local news have looked like and why she’s still doing the work.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Apr. 6, 2026
Parade, newsletter, local news
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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