Rockton Ramblings
Hononegah students learn local history at Rockton Township Historical Society Museum
“Many of the kids didn’t know how old Rockton is. The RTHS does a really nice job with the artifacts."
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
Events
50 North, Senior Activity Event: Raptors Presentation
Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 1 - 3 p.m., Rockton Community Township Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Macktown Living History
Lincoln and Liberty - honoring Lincoln, democracy, and the hands that made a nation whole
"So when people talk about recreating battles, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is to have lived it."
Events
Winter Restoration Work Day & Hike at Hononegah Forest Preserve
Sat Dec 6, 2025, 9 am, Hononegah Forest Preserve 80 Hononegah Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Hononegah Community High School Board Meeting
Wed Nov 19, 2025, 6:00 pm, Hononegah High School Library, 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Rockton American Legion hosting Thanksgiving meal
The event is free for anyone living in Rockton, Roscoe or South Beloit, Illinois.
Events
Magic: Ryan Martin at After the Vine
Fri Nov 21, 2025, 6:30 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Theater: The Sound of Music at Hononegah Performing Arts Center
Fri-Sun Nov. 21-23, 2025, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61073
Chemtool
5,000 claims to process and review - Holian settlement update
Settlement payments are anticipated for first quarter of 2026.
Events
Food Truck Friday: The Olive Branch
Fri Nov. 21, 2025 4:00 pm, Rockton American Legion 221 W. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Macktown Living History
Mid-1800's walnut chest now resides at the Macktown Living History Museum
A solid black walnut chest, created by Sylvester Stevens, is virtually unchanged since its construction more than 175 years ago.
Hononegah High School
Hononegah Fall Band Concert
Wed Nov 12, 2025 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Hononegah Football
Indians out of the 6A playoffs -Nazareth Academy 42, Hononegah 13
Head Coach Brian Zimmerman addressed the team after the game, reminding players that the program is a family
Rockton, IL
Community steps up as SNAP pause brings added pressure to local food pantries
When SNAP benefits pause in November, Rockton’s Old Stone Church Food Pantry expects more families to need help. But volunteers say they’ve seen time and again how the community steps forward in moments like this.
Rockton Ramblings
Hononegah sophomores recognized for kindness to incoming freshmen
Last spring, sophomore Student Council leaders began planning to give out 500 goodie bags to new students on the first day of school.
Deaths
Remembering Rick Kinser
His family urges family members to make plans while they still have a voice to advocate for themselves.
Events
Mobile Blood Drive - South Beloit
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, Cloudhaven Dispensary, 1322 Gardner Street, South Beloit IL 61080
Events
Live Theater: Clue
Fri-Sun Nov 7-9, 2025 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St., Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Halloween at Rockton American Legion with Nauti-Nauti
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 4 p.m - midnight, American Legion 221 W. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Lincoln and Liberty at Macktown
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 9 a.m - 4 p.m., Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Nov 4, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Chemtool
Judge approves final settlement from Holian Insulation for Chemtool fire
About 7,000 residents will share the $5.5 million settlement.
Rockton School District
Rockton School District Hosts First Annual Cultural Night
Rockton School District Superintendent Dan Phelps stated how pleased he was that they could, "shine light on the diversity and different cultures in the Rockton and Roscoe communities".
Rockton Ramblings
Rockton Fire Department welcomed public to Fire Safety Open House
To honor a hundred year long tradition, Rockton Fire Protection District hosted an open house on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.
Events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
