Deaths
Remembering Rick Kinser
His family urges family members to make plans while they still have a voice to advocate for themselves.
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
Events
Mobile Blood Drive - South Beloit
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, Cloudhaven Dispensary, 1322 Gardner Street, South Beloit IL 61080
Events
Live Theater: Clue
Fri-Sun Nov 7-9, 2025 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St., Rockton IL, 61072
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Halloween at Rockton American Legion with Nauti-Nauti
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 4 p.m - midnight, American Legion 221 W. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Lincoln and Liberty at Macktown
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 9 a.m - 4 p.m., Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
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Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Nov 4, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Chemtool
Judge approves final settlement from Holian Insulation for Chemtool fire
About 7,000 residents will share the $5.5 million settlement.
Rockton School District
Rockton School District Hosts First Annual Cultural Night
Rockton School District Superintendent Dan Phelps stated how pleased he was that they could, "shine light on the diversity and different cultures in the Rockton and Roscoe communities".
Rockton Ramblings
Rockton Fire Department welcomed public to Fire Safety Open House
To honor a hundred year long tradition, Rockton Fire Protection District hosted an open house on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.
Events
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Nov 6, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
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Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Oct 30, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton Ramblings
Students were busy creating memories during Hononegah's Homecoming Week
Hononegah's Homecoming celebration culminated on Sept. 27, 2025.
Events
Music: Carson Hall at After the Vine
Fri Nov 14, 2025, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Hononegah Football
Hononegah hosts the undefeated Blue Thunder from Kelsey Field Friday night.
Crazy to think about it but we are entering week 8 of the 2025 Hononegah Football season. The Indians sit in fourth place in the top heavy NIC 10 conference. With a record of 5-2 the Indians take on the top Dawgs in the conference, undefeated Belvidere North 7-0. The
PINK OUT FOR BENNY
PINK OUT FOR BENNY
Resilience that has become BENNY'S rallying cry
Events
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Sept 16, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Jim Thomas at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 18, 2025, 7 pm, Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue Dec 2, 2025 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton Ramblings
Village of Rockton welcomes new administrator
Also hiring: a community outreach/special event coordinator and an economic development coordinator
Hononegah Football
Hononegah runs for over 400 yards in the 63-21 victory over the Boylan Titans Friday.
The running game has been the best part of the Hononegah offense this season. Well, Friday night saw the Hononegah Indians run for net total of 402 yards. Leading the way was senior Tyler Banker with 21 rushes for 165 yards and a TD. As a team Hononegah had 10
Events
Christmas at Macktown
Sun Dec 7, 2025, 2 - 4 pm, Macktown Living History, 2221 Freeport Rd, Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Hononegah Fall Concerts
Tue-Wed Oct 14 & 15, 2025, 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Talcott Free Yarns
Wed Nov 19, 2025 6:00 pm, Talcott Free Library, 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Chris Lewis at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 11, 2025, 7 - 10 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
Features
Norm Alpers, A Passionate Patriot and Educator
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.
