Roscoe, IL
New Roscoe postmaster sworn in
Andrew Yerk says the US Postal Service will continue seven-day package delivery.
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Rockton, IL
Rockton River Market has Grass Attack on stage this Wednesday
Grass Attack is ready to bring their dancing tunes to Rockton River Market.
Roscoe, IL
Snowdrift Coffee – not your usual morning brew
The founders of Snowdrift Coffee Roasting chose the slower-paced lifestyle of Roscoe to start their coffee roasting business.
Roscoe, IL
Sean Stemlay opens for LoCash on Friday night at OSD
Friday night showcased Sean Stemlay and LOCASH.
Rockton, IL
Tom Schmidt named new Hononegah High School boys basketball coach
New Hononegah High School boys basketball coach is Tom Schmidt.
Rockton, IL
OSD Main Stage Changes: Ashley McBryde canceled, Tyler Rich and Kameron Marlowe added
Ashley McBryde has canceled her Saturday OSD performance.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Village Board approves budget, names new Village Collector and Treasurer
Michele Prather is the new Village Collector, now that Corine Hughes is Village Treasurer.
Roscoe, IL
Old Settlers Day 1 opens with Spencer Crandall on the Main Stage
Spencer Crandall brings his great message and style to the OSD main stage Thursday, June 16
Rockton, IL
Cooper Alan highlights the new wave of young country music artists at #OSD2022
Cooper Alan is coming to Rockton for OSD, ready to show off a unique brand of country music.
Rockton, IL
Ashley Cooke brings her huge songwriting talents to the OSD main stage Thursday, June 16
Never Til Now singer Ashley Cooke hits the stage Thursday, June 16th at #OSD2022
Roscoe, IL
Janice Warner (1945-2022) taught at Beloit and Hononegah
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe EAT ONE 5 debuts with “Taste on Main”
EAT ONE 5 promotes Roscoe businesses in the 815.
Rockton, IL
Rockton welcomes and names new police chief
Rockton's new Police Chief Matt Hollinger brings 28 years of experience in law enforcement.
Roscoe, IL
Benefit for Chuck Leonard, August 20
Mr. Chuck Leonard, a teacher at Willowbrook Middle School since 2013, has been diagnosed with a rare cancer. A fundraiser is taking place on August 20th.
Rockton, IL
Edward Rothas Sr. (1937-2022) coached sports and drove a truck
No services are scheduled at this time.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Memorial Day events honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice
The parade concluded at the Rockton Township Cemetery.
Rockton, IL
Jack Lovejoy was a community leader in Rockton, Illinois
He was an active lifetime member of the Rockton Lions Club
Rockton, IL
Looking back on Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Day has blossomed into one of the Midwest’s biggest summer music events.
Rockton, IL
Bonnie Hobson (1950-2022) worked for Rockford Fabricators before retiring to Largo, Florida
Memorial service will be held on June 23,
Rockton, IL
Whitman Post Elementary art show featured “Fantastic Creatures”
Some of the 500 "fantastic creatures" were featured in the "Bestiary."
Rockton, IL
LOCASH Performing at OSD
LOCASH is performing at Old Settlers Day this year.
Roscoe, IL
Addiction: remove the hurt and offer help
It takes more than just walking away to stop an addiction.
Rockton, IL
Rockton kicks off River Market for the summer season
Vintage Vinyl opened the Rockton River Market season with crowd-pleasing music.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah INCubator Program ends year with Pitch Night
Five groups of student entrepreneurs were selected to pitch their business ideas to local funders.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe's Residential Streets Program focuses on Chicory Ridge's most traveled roads
Major roads in Chicory Ridge will be repaved, not simply patched.
