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Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Aug 18, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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News from Rockton, Illinois
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50 North, Senior Activity Event
Beach Party! Tuesday, August 4, 2026 1-3 pm
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Rockton Police Strengthen Command Staff with Two Promotions
The Rockton Police Department marked an important moment of leadership growth today, announcing the promotions of Jason Newell to Deputy Chief and Joseph Naser to Patrol Sergeant. Both appointments reflect the department’s continued investment in steady, community‑focused leadership. Deputy Chief Newell has long been a trusted presence within
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Join the Rockton Police & Rockton Fire Department for National Night Out!
Come join the Rockton Police & Rockton Fire Department for National Night Out!!!! At Village Green Park! Walt Williamson Pool will be open free of charge. There will be games, prizes and an inflatable obstacle course; as well as free hot dogs, chips, ice cream, soda and water!!
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Rock River Rampage Complete Perfect Season, Claim 2026 NLFL Championship in what was expected to be a more competitive game.
This title continues a long-standing tradition in our region — a lineage of championship-caliber football that stretches across generations and programs.
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Letter to the Editor Rockton: Why, indeed, “would anyone want to be on a library board."
This letter represents the opinion of the author and not necessarily the position of Rockton-Roscoe News.
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Rock River Rampage obliterates Wolves 58–0, storms into NLFL Championship
The Rock River Rampage didn’t just win their opening-round NLFL playoff game Saturday night — they authored a full-on demolition. Rampage 58, Central Wisconsin Wolves 0. That’s not a typo. That’s a statement. From the opening whistle at the Rockton Athletic Field, the Rampage played like
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Health and wellness at heart of Rockton’s Summerpalooza, held with Rockford Ironman 70.3
Summer fun heated up at Rockton's Summerpalooza as Ironman athletes were welcomed to Rockton.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor Rockton: What does patriotism look like in our everyday lives?
This letter represents the opinion of the author and not necessarily the position of Rockton-Roscoe News.
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Detailed rainforest theme artwork at Whitman Post Elementary and Rockton Grade School
The project was one of several that rounded out the school year in the month of May 2026.
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Nicki Dawson-Foley records a Hole in One at Red Barn
Nicki Dawson-Foley recorded a hole-in-one on June 22 2026.
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Volunteer for History
Volunteers are the Heart of the Rockton Township Historical Society!
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Celebrating the Semiquincentennial
On Monday, June 22, 2026, 7 p.m. the Rockton Township Historical Society Museum will host a Revolutionary War program.
Downtown Rockton
Ironman 70.3 rolls through Rockton on Sunday, with downtown shops and Summerpalooza ready to welcome crowds
Rockton will be buzzing long before the first cyclists sweep down Main Street on Sunday morning, as the Ironman 70.3 returns through Rockton with a bike route that cuts straight through the heart of our village. With racers expected on June 14, 2026 between 9:45 a.m. and
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Rockton Police Chief retiring after 31 years of dedicated service
Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger has made a positive mark on the community he served.
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Old Settlers Days 2026 - An incredible lineup for our entertainment pleasure. Thank Rockton Lions
June 18 - 21, 2026, Settlers Park, Rockton, IL
Rockton River Market
The Sensations bring decades of rock energy to this week’s Rockton River Market
"So much fun!", says McKenna Faith Winters.
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Free tennis camp starts June 8 at Hononegah High School
Programs run June 8–July 20 at Hononegah High School.
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Free Tennis Camp
Programs run June 1–August 28, 2026 at Hononegah High School
Deaths
Joel Francis Lorr (1940-2026)
The former Rockton community member will be remembered with love and affection by all who knew him.
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Red Barn Golf Course back in full swing, nuisance ordinance reversed
The Village of Rockton reversed the ordinance because they found it to be unenforceable.
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Rockton Earns Bird City Status, Strengthening Its Conservation Efforts
Our commitment to nature continues to grow as we learn more about the habitats around us,” Village Board President John Peterson said.
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Hononegah H.O.P.E. Foundation brought Touch of Nashville to Rockton
Alumni, staff, and community came out in support of furthering educational opportunities at Hononegah Community High School.
Happenings
Rockton Memorial Day Parade
Mon May 25, 2026, 9:00 am Rockton Township Cemetery, 600 West St, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton River Market
Piper Kei brings their rockin' classics from the 70's & 80's to opening week at Rockton River Market
"So much fun!", says McKenna Faith Winters.