News from Rockton, Illinois
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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.
Hononegah High School
Sunny skies and purple-and-gold spirit filled the route, leading up to the school’s annual Homecoming game.
Events
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 9 am - 3 p.m., Bucciferro McDonald's, 13454 Quail Trail, Rockton IL 61072
Jack's Joy Ride
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2 - 6 p.m., Settlers Park, Rockton, IL
Hononegah Football
"I told the kids we were proud of their effort tonight," Coach Brian Zimmerman stated.
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Sat Oct 4, 2025, 7 - 10 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
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Thu Oct 14, 2025, 1 - 6 pm, American Legion Banquet Hall, 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing
The Rockton Lions created the scholarship for high school students from Hononegah and South Beloit.
Hononegah High School Football
The score was tied for most of the first half.
Events
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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Wed Oct 15, 2025, 6:00 pm, Hononegah High School Library, 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072-2630
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Sat Sep 27 2025, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., St Andrew Lutheran Church, 511 W Rockton Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Hononegah Flag Football
A pair of shutouts at Kelsey Field Tuesday night wasn't even the coolest thing.
Hononegah School District
While lowering the flags for Sept. 11, the custodial crew didn't get the memo about lowering them on Sept. 12.
Hononegah High School Senior Spotlight
Senior Cameron Nelson is the foundation of the defense and a leader for all of his teammates.
Rockton, IL
The projects will improve the pool and the water system, and limit utility excavation on roadsides.
Events
Fri Sept 26, 2025 6 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Election
If elected, it would be the first time a Rockton-Roscoe native would represent Illinois' 16th district.
Events
Tue Sept 16, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
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Sat Sept 13, 2025, 6:30 - 10 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
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Fri Sept 12, 2025, 6 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
Hononegah Soccer
Coach Fasula made crucial adjustments to the team’s passing and communication, which paid off.
Events
Wed Sept 17, 2025, 5:00 pm, Bucciferro Family McDonald’s McDonald's, 13454 Quail Trl, Rockton, IL 61073
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Tue Oct 7, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
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Perhaps premature, I am anxious to put my overgrown garden to bed.
