Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
More sweets in Rockton, historic walking tour
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Today's events
Rockton Historic Walking Tour: Part III
Wed July 9, 2025, 5 - 6 pm, Settlers Park, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Sourdough: Get Your Starter Started
Wed July 9 2025, 5:30 p.m., Talcott Library, 101 E Main St Rockton IL 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Cruise Night at the Museum
Wed Jul 9, 2025 5 - 8 p.m., Historic Attractions Museum, 13825 Metric Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Today’s weather
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
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