Rockton
Beauty and the Beast: maybe the tale really is as old as time
The show runs Thursday through Sunday at Hononegah Performing Arts Center.
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Rockton
Rockton Township Historical Society takes a journey back to cemetery restorations
Over seven years, hundreds of gravestones were restored, reset, and cleaned.
Roscoe
Freddie Lincoln (1936-2022) wouldn't want you to be sad about his passing
Fred often visited the VFW, the Navy Club, and the American Legion.
Roscoe
A pedestrian bridge and food truck event on the horizon in Roscoe
Also: the Village trustees discussed a large mural and security cameras to prevent vandalism
Roscoe
Garlic mustard: it's back again
Garlic mustard takes a bite out of our landscape each spring.
Roscoe
Heidi Hofman (1960-2022) loved reading and Japanese Gardens, but also the Bears and Cubs
Visitation will be Saturday morning, May 14, 2022.
Rockton
Volunteers beautify their surroundings during Great American Cleanup
About 16 volunteers in Rockton participated on April 30, plus others on other days.
Rockton
Downtown Rockton locations supporting Mother's Day
Shops, stores and practices that are holding a special Mother's Day meetup to honor the mothers in our area.
Roscoe
Strong spirits: wait a minute
Let's wait gratefully.
Roscoe
Bob Parrott (1950-2022) managed the Belvidere Moose club
Funeral and visitation will be Tuesday afternoon, May 10.
Roscoe
Roscoe VFW & RREACH Spring Blood Drive will be Tuesday and Thursday
One out of seven hospital patients need blood and anyone in good health can donate it.
Roscoe
It’s a go for Roscoe Township Community Center
Construction gets underway later this month, despite higher-than-expected costs.
Roscoe
Fundraiser at Roscoe Methodist benefiting two local families on Saturday
The fundraiser event benefits two very needy families, plus it's a fun festival.
Roscoe
DeeDee's Main Street Coffee and Décor in Rockton is celebrating their 2nd year anniversary
Rockton's favorite coffeehouse is celebrating with live music and gifts for Mom.
Roscoe
Upstream Fish Company truck makes a stop at Roscoe Village Hall
The food truck serves fish tacos, crab cakes, fish & chips, and fish sandwiches.
Roscoe
Macktown Warriors Football Pow Wow at the Roscoe VFW
The youth football program at Rockton Athletic Fields includes 3rd through 8th graders.
Roscoe
The future Roscoe art scene looks great!
The Kinnikinnick School District Fine Arts Festival featured kids art and a 5th grade band concert.
Roscoe
North Suburban Library patrons visit Nicholas Conservatory's butterfly house
Library staff organized the trip after two years without in-person activities.
Rockton
Beatrice Johnson (1935-2022) was part of Rachel’s Women Circle and Wright Elementary School
Visitation and funeral will be Saturday morning, May 7.
Rockton
Macktown's fiber arts event this weekend shows "It's About the Fiber"
The two-day event has fiber arts classes, demonstrations, and presentations.
Roscoe
Rollover accident on wet I-90
The driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Rockton
Steve Dwyer (1952-2022) graduated from Hononegah and joined the ROTC
Visitation and funeral will be Friday morning, May 6.
Roscoe
Dorothy Whitley (1944-2022) was married for 59 years
Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon in Roscoe.
Roscoe
Two-vehicle rollover in Roscoe sends driver to hospital
The smaller vehicle ended upright, while the SUV was on its back.
Roscoe
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 5/2/2022
With sadness we announce the following deaths in the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.