Rockton, IL
Hononegah Special Olympics wins State Basketball Championship
The team, of varying heights, were favorites even in division competition.
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Roscoe, IL
Jim Davis (1944-2022) owned Roscoe Pack and Mail
A private service will be held with military honors.
Roscoe, IL
Marcia Hobbs (1943-2022) was a hospice nurse, helped develop suicide prevention hotline
A private service will be held for family.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs for March 11, 2022
Apple trees, Golden Apples, atlatls, high school musical, Mahala Jenks Ransom
Rockton, IL
Rikki Friend (1997-2022)
Funeral will be Monday at noon, with visitation beginning two hours before.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Drama Club invites audiences to “Be Our Guest” at Beauty and the Beast
Performances for this "tale as old as time" are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Board of Education recognizes All-State musicians, student achievements
Including letters, construction and cabinetry, and Carly LaMay's half court shot
Rockton, IL
High school chefs at the 6th annual Future Top Chef Competition at the Rockford Country Club
Students presented judges with their panini dishes and a side.
Roscoe, IL
“Best Road Trip Ever” brings shoppers to area
Vintage Shop Hop is a twice yearly, self-guided road trip through 400 shops.
Roscoe, IL
An Interactive Maundy Thursday Event
A Holy Week Event, April 14th. The Last Supper, Communion and the Jewish Seder ceremony in a powerful, Christian faith-building experience.
Rockton, IL
Thomas Francik (1958-2022) worked as a controls engineer
Visitation will be held Friday with services on Saturday.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: Mar, 7, 2022
Winning meats, non-traditional scholar, bugs, candidates, math, $500 and musical
Rockton, IL
Hononegah math team wins 1st at regional competition
The team goes on to state math finals at the University of Illinois in April.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: Mar. 5, 2022
In the news: roses, no left turn, youth awards, graduation/prom dates
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe VFW presents awards to young patriots
The theme of this’s years VFW essay contest was “How I can be a good American.”
Rockton, IL
Rockton shops become locations for insurance commercial
A Blue Cross Blue Shield crew did filming at DeeDee's and Hi Beautiful Bridal.
Rockton, IL
Bradley Buisker (1993-2022) will be remembered for his sense of humor and contagious laugh
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Roscoe, IL
Historical photos of Roscoe and Rockton
Hundred-year-old images from before Leland Park was developed
Roscoe, IL
Why three Roscoe trustees voted to allow townhomes in Hawks Pointe and three didn't
Does Roscoe move too fast or too slow in approving new developments?
Roscoe, IL
Two cars collide, no serious injuries
The two vehicles collided just before noon on March 2, 2022, at the intersection of Hwy 251 and Hononegah Road.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe moves ahead with rezoning for townhome development
But the developer must do a design review and traffic study.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe for Mar. 1, 2022
In the news: village boards, distant half-marathon, college signings
Roscoe, IL
Ben Schoenhardt (1993-2022) loved golf, music
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, Mar. 6, with funeral at 4:00 p.m.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe will discuss new Roscoe Road multi-family development on Tuesday
Developers want the property rezoned as MultiFamily Residential, for townhomes.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 2/28/2022
Rockton-Roscoe News publishes obituaries and other personal announcements at no charge.
