Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 02/17/2022
In the news: yet another championship, more mask confusion, video interview
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Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/16/2022
In the news: COVID test center opens, fewer mask rules, a young video producer
Rockton, IL
Photos: Madagascar Jr. live on stage in Rockton
Some of the young actors in the show have already been in almost 20 productions.
Roscoe, IL
COVID testing site opens near Schnuck's, but it's not the same as before
The Roscoe location is not affiliated with the former Chicago-area lab that was under investigation.
Rockton, IL
Mask-optional policy at Hononegah extends to teachers and staff
A legislative panel blocked mask rules intended to apply to school districts.
Roscoe, IL
Legislative panel suspends school COVID mitigations, though Rockton and Roscoe were ahead of them
For now, state legislators have ended the confusion about who is covered by the judge's ruling,
Shirland, IL
George Moate (1928-2022) was active in Shirland life
Funeral will be Thursday morning, February 17, with burial in Shirland.
Roscoe, IL
Hononegah senior capturing life and special moments on film and in photos
Estrada recently rented Skateland to film a first date story called "First Stage."
Roscoe, IL
Both Rockton and Kinnikinnick vote to make masks optional
Masks become optional for students immediately and for staff and visitors next week.
Rockton, IL
No survivors in head-on collision west of Rockton
The accident happened Monday morning near Phillips Cemetery in Rockton Township.
Roscoe, IL
School boards plan special mask policy meetings tonight
Both Kinnikinnick and Rockton School District may drop their mask requirements.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah news this week
Coming up: food drive, state competitions, new statue, career lunch and learn
Rockton, IL
Photos: Yeti Fest and Galentines Day
A friendly furry creature roamed the streets of downtown Rockton Feb. 9-12.
Roscoe, IL
Kinnikinnick Board calls Feb. 14 meeting to approve COVID plan
At the special meeting, the school board could approve a revised COVID plan.
Rockton, IL
Rockton School Board will discuss changing mask plans on Monday night
Rockton School District board members believe they can now legally drop its mask rules if they want.
Roscoe, IL
James Easton taught middle school for 37 years
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, with the funeral the next monring.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/11/2022
In the news: masks, robotic arm, bowling, playground, no Democrats
Rockton, IL
Weekend events in Rockton for friends, lovers, and yetis
Downtown Rockton knows how to do weekends, with Yeti Fest and Galentine's Day.
Rockton, IL
Gov. Pritzker expects indoor mask mandates to end Feb. 28, but not for schools
The Governor hopes to remove school mask mandates "within weeks."
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/8/2022
In the news: snow parking, yetis, business awards, Dean's List
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton approves redevelopment agreement for Fibs
Village officials feel that improving Fibs will improve the entire area,
Rockton, IL
Madagascar Jr.: a zoo-sized musical at Hononegah PAC
The show runs for four performances in Rockton: Feb. 11-13
Roscoe, IL
Bryan Burns (1988-2022) loved baseball and his family
His family asks for thoughts and prayers as they grieve.
Rockton, IL
Schools in Roscoe and Rockton handle judge's mask ruling in very different ways
Rockton and Kinnikinnick are still requiring masks but Hononegah isn't.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah: Masks highly recommended but no longer required
Masking will still be required on all school busses.
