Events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Oct 30, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
Chemtool
Judge approve 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, IL
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.
Hononegah High School
Students were busy creating memories during Hononegah's Homecoming Week
Hononegah's Homecoming celebration culminated on Sept. 27, 2025.
Events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Hononegah Football
Hononegah hosts the undefeated Blue Thunder from Kelsey Field Friday night.
Crazy to think about it but we are entering week 8 of the 2025 Hononegah Football season. The Indians sit in fourth place in the top heavy NIC 10 conference. With a record of 5-2 the Indians take on the top Dawgs in the conference, undefeated Belvidere North 7-0. The
PINK OUT FOR BENNY
PINK OUT FOR BENNY
Resilience that has become BENNY'S rallying cry
Events
Music: Jim Thomas at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 18, 2025, 7 pm, Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton welcomes new administrator
Also hiring: a community outreach/special event coordinator and an economic development coordinator
Hononegah Football
Hononegah runs for over 400 yards in the 63-21 victory over the Boylan Titans Friday.
The running game has been the best part of the Hononegah offense this season. Well, Friday night saw the Hononegah Indians run for net total of 402 yards. Leading the way was senior Tyler Banker with 21 rushes for 165 yards and a TD. As a team Hononegah had 10
Events
Hononegah Fall Concerts
Tue-Wed Oct 14 & 15, 2025, 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Chris Lewis at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 7 - 10 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
Features
Norm Alpers, A Passionate Patriot and Educator
Norm joined the Army Reserve Program at the University of Illinois, eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After retiring in 1965, he became a teacher of history and political science at Hononegah.
Events
Music: Trifecta Trio at After the Vine
Fri Oct 17, 2025, 6 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
Hononegah High School
Photos: 2025 Hononegah Homecoming Parade
Sunny skies and purple-and-gold spirit filled the route, leading up to the school’s annual Homecoming game.
Events
Music: Trifecta Trio at After the Vine
Fri Nov. 28, 2025, 7 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
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Mobile Blood Drive - Bucciferro Family McDonald’s Rockton
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 9 am - 3 p.m., Bucciferro McDonald's, 13454 Quail Trail, Rockton IL 61072
Jack's Joy Ride
Jack’s Legacy in Motion: A Joy Ride to Remember
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2 - 6 p.m., Settlers Park, Rockton, IL
Hononegah Football
Kelsey Field was taken over by the Hononegah Indians' rhythm
"I told the kids we were proud of their effort tonight," Coach Brian Zimmerman stated.
Events
Music: Flat Car Riders at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 4, 2025, 7 - 10 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
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Rockton Community Blood Drive at Rockton American Legion
Tues Oct 14, 2025, 1 - 6 pm, American Legion Banquet Hall, 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing
The 7th annual Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing raised $11,860 for the Jack Lovejoy Memorial Scholarship
The Rockton Lions created the scholarship for high school students from Hononegah and South Beloit.
Hononegah High School Football
Hononegah traveled to Guilford and lost 17-10
The score was tied for most of the first half.
Events
Music: Carson Hall at After the Vine
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
