News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, May 30 - Friday, June 6, 2025
Coming this week: more events in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
Rockton
Rockton
New Rockton Village Trustees sworn in, appointments and assignments given
Trustees David Bennington, Sarah Doerflinger, and Jamin Unger are beginning their four year terms.
Events
Music: Carson Hall at After the Vine
Sat June 7, 2025 6:00 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton
Local authors join the Rockton River Market lineup this summer
For the first time, the Rockton River Market will include a weekly rotation of local authors.
Events
The Drive 815: Paddington Goes To Peru
Fri July 25, 2025, 6:30 pm, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton
Search for suspect after alleged domestic incident in Rockton
Police are asking for help in finding 41-year-old Victor Manuel Ortega after a dog attack.
Rockton
Rockton’s Second Annual Faerie Festival draws 2,000 to Settlers Park
One organizer called the event, "a very fun and colorful digital detox."
Events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu June 5, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street Rockton IL, 61072
News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, May 23 - Friday, May 30, 2025
Coming this week: dozens of events in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
Events
Rockton Memorial Day Parade
Mon May 26, 2025 9:00 am, Rockton Township Cemetery 600 West St Rockton IL, 61072
News
New Managing Editor at Rockton-Roscoe News
Harold Bone has been with the Rockton-Roscoe News since 2021.
Events
Rockton Historic Walking Tour: Part I
Wed May 28, 2025, 5 - 6 pm, Old Stone Church 101 E Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Macktown Living History Volunteer Social
Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:00 pm, Macktown Forest Preserve Shelter, 2221 Freeport Rd,Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Talcott Library Silent Book Club
Wed May 28, 2025, 2 p.m, Talcott Free Library, 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Mobile Blood Drive - South Beloit Knights of Columbus
Thu June 26, 2025, 2 - 6 p.m., South Beloit Knights of Columbus, 325 Oak Grove Avenue, South Beloit, IL 61080
Rockton
Pop art at Whitman Post Elementary, space art at Rockton Grade School
Whitman Post Elementary and Rockton Grade School turned their hallways into vibrant galleries during their annual art shows on Thursday, May 8, 2025, celebrating thousands of student-made masterpieces.
Events
Story Time at Talcott Library
Tue May 27, 2025 10:00 am, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
News
Invasive plants are invading again this spring
Invasive plants look and smell nice, but they are seizing part of farthest northern Winnebago County, Illinois.
Events
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue June 3, 2025, 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Events
CANCELED: Rockton River Market: Tony Rocker
Wed, May 21, 2025, 5:00 pm, Settlers Park 200 Hawick St Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton
Late night car chase from Rockton to South Beloit and back
The 19 year old Rockford driver was charged with attempting to elude police.
News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, May 16 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Coming this week: dozens of events in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
Events
Rockton School Board Meeting
Wed Jun 25, 2025 6:00 pm, Rockton Elementary School Cafeteria, 1050 E. Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Hononegah Community High School Board Meeting
Wed June 18 2025, 7:00 pm, Hononegah High School Library 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072-2630
Events
Mobile Blood Drive - Bucciferro Family McDonald’s Rockton
Thu June 19, 2025, 9:00 am, Bucciferro McDonald's, 13454 Quail Trail, Rockton IL, 61072
