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Music: Stages at After the Vine
Fri Jul 18, 2025, 7 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
Rockton, IL
Thousands welcome Ironman 70.3 athletes to Rockton
Cheers and cowbells greeted two-wheeled speedy visitors to Rockton.
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Food Truck: The Olive Branch
Wed Jul 16, 2025, 5 - 8 p.m, Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton IL, 61072
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Community Rock Painting at Roscoe Township Community Center
Tue July 29, 2025, 3 - 6 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Families take in the bounty of nature in the wetlands
Kids and grown-ups hopped on the hay wagon for a ride through the wetlands, prairies, and woodlands of the Nygren Preserve.
Rockton, IL
Coming Soon: Wicked Sweets by Kate
Since February 2022, Wicked Sweets by Kate LLC has been a “happy hobby” for owner Katelyn Sauberlich.
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Wine & Brew at the Wetland
Sat Jul 12, 2025, 3 - 6 pm, Nygren Wetlands, 3190 West Rockton Road Rockton IL, 61072
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Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue July 15, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Notices
Rockton Fire Protection District Request for Proposal: Kitchen Remodeling Project
Proposals will be accepted until Friday, August 29, 2025.
Happenings
Music: Hank Williams IV & The Lost Highway Band
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 6:00 pm, Al's Main Street Tap, 122 W. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Chemtool
The Holian settlement: a deeper dive
With $3.5 million available after expenses and fees, the average payment might be over $500.
Macktown Living History
Archaeology students dig into history
Archaeology Field School at Macktown Living History Center yielded proof of early settlers and Native Americans in the area.
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Canceled: Mixtape Duo at After the Vine
Fri Jul 11, 2025 6 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
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Bingo Day at Talcott Library
Tuesday July 29, 2025, 1 pm, Talcott Library, 101 E. Main St. Rockton, IL 61072
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Live Music: Fred & Ginger
Sun Jul 20, 2025 1 - 3 pm, After the Vine. 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
Football
NGL Athletic Training Football & Poms Camp July 7th - July 10th 2025
Former Wisconsin Badger and NFL player Peter Konz will host the players
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Talcott Free Yarns
Wed July 16, 2025 6:00 pm, Talcott Free Library, 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Old Settlers Days Festival: special moments captured, memories made
Mega sized crowds poured into Settlers Park in Rockton from June 12-15, 2025.
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Rockton Historic Walking Tour: Part III
Wed July 9, 2025, 5 - 6 pm, Settlers Park, Rockton IL, 61072
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Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu July 17, 2024, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Carson Hall at After the Vine
Sat Jul 26, 2025, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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TFL Book Club
Monday July 7, 2025 1-2 pm, Talcott Library, 101 E Main St, Rockton IL 61072
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Canceled: The Drive 815: Miracle
Sat July 5, 2025, 6:30 pm, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
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Independence Day
Fri Jul 4, 2025
Chemtool
Holian Insulation settles for $5.5 million in Chemtool fire
Residents may have an opportunity to receive a payment with Holian who didn’t with Chemtool.
