Rockton, IL
Thousands welcome Ironman 70.3 athletes to Rockton
Cheers and cowbells greeted two-wheeled speedy visitors to Rockton.
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
Events
Food Truck: The Olive Branch
Wed Jul 16, 2025, 5 - 8 p.m, Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton IL, 61072
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
Mobile Blood Drive - Bucciferro Family McDonald’s Rockton
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 9 am - 3 p.m., Bucciferro McDonald's, 13454 Quail Trail, Rockton IL 61072
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.
Events
Canceled: Mixtape Duo at After the Vine
Fri Jul 11, 2025 6 - 9 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr., Rockton IL, 61072
Events
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
Events
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.
Events
Rockton Historic Walking Tour: Part III
Wed July 9, 2025, 5 - 6 pm, Settlers Park, Rockton IL, 61072
Events
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, 6:00 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
TFL Book Club
Monday July 7, 2025 1-2 pm, Talcott Library, 101 E Main St, Rockton IL 61072
Events
Canceled: The Drive 815: Miracle
Sat July 5, 2025, 6:30 pm, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
Events
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.
