Macktown Living History
Chores in the 1840s: Macktown Living History
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 1 - 4 pm, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Aug 5, 2025, 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Vicki Lynn named Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Unit Member of The Year
Lynn joined the Auxiliary in October 2017 and hasn't stopped since.
Roscoe, IL
Locals voice overwhelming support for proposed NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital
Roscoe Village Trustee Michael Wright, HRFD Chief Kevin Briggs, and others laid out their case for the hospital. Of all speakers, only one spoke against.
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50 North: Community Speakers
Tue Aug 5, 2025, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Notices
Final Call for Involvement in Rockton PFAS Study
University researchers want to study PFAS contamination in the Rockton area.
News
Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club Rib Fest supports community and education
Our local Rotary Club has served Northern Winnebago County since 1959.
Happenings
Music: Stages at After the Vine
Fri Jul 18, 2025, 7 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
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.
Happenings
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.
