Hononegah Football
Hononegah High School Football 2025 fundraising cards are available
More than 25+ businesses are on this year’s card.
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
Andy Gannon WIFR retirement
Celebrate the retirement of WIFR's Andy Gannon's with a special edition bobblehead
“This has literally been the job of my lifetime. I started at WIFR nine months after graduating from college. I have been here ever since.”
Business
How to satisfy your sweet tooth: Wicked Sweets by Kate in Rockton
Katelyn (Kate) Sauberlich is the owner, baker, and cake decorator at the Rockton shop.
Hononegah Football
Hononegah Football 2nd GATORADE Collection
Hononegah High School Football 2nd Gatorade Collection Event
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
Events
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.
Events
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.
Events
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.
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
Events
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.
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
