Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Illinois cactus, school boards
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- Illinois isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of cactus. But there are cacti in the driest part of Nygren Wetlands, and Joan Edlefsen says, "I've been stalking the Eastern Prickly Pear for weeks waiting for it to bloom!" She finally took its picture. The preserve east of Rockton is open to the public each day at 3714 W. Rockton Rd. And Lucy Adrignola says Macktown Living History‘s medicine garden has blooming prickly pear too.
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Today's events
Prairie Hill School Board Meeting
Wed Jun 25 5:30 pm, Willowbrook Middle School Library 6605 Prairie Hill Rd South Beloit IL, 61080
Michael McGinnis
Rockton School Board Meeting
Wed Jun 25, 2025 6:00 pm, Rockton Elementary School Cafeteria, 1050 E. Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Today’s weather
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, June 23, 2025
History and mosquito treatment
Michael McGinnis
Strong spirits: now and then
We can only see in part and understand in part.
Gary Schwerin
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Local businesses, outdoor music, drive-in movie
Michael McGinnis
Superintendents give report card on area schools
The five superintendents meet monthly and share many joint contracts, which lowers costs.
Jean Seegers
