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Purple and Gold Festival
Fri Aug 18 5:30 pm, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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News from Rockton, Illinois
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Volunteering at Macktown
Thu Aug 10 4:30 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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Surveying: Sundays at Macktown
Sun Aug 13 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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60th Rockton American Legion Post #332 Corn Boil
Sun Aug 6 12:00 pm, American Legion 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Doris Billups was not afraid to speak her mind
Funeral will be Wednesday, August 2, 2023, with visitation in the morning.
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Illinois EPA continues to receive help toward cleanup of decades-old Rockton Superfund site
Rockton Mayor John Peterson says, "My understanding is that this is not new money for the site."
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Roy Olson was a regular at the Rockton American Legion
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Rockton American Legion Post #332.
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Hononegah football team selling discount cards as a fundraiser
Discount cards are available to support the Hononegah football team.
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Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine
Sat Aug 5 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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Another week of Painting Camp at Jill Rae Finally Art
Campers painted sea turtles, foxes, and dogs at the Rockton art gallery.
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Rockton Township renames former Greater Rockton Centre, plans future improvements
The Township also discussed a billboard, Capone's Bar, and a former medical facility.
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Historic Downtown Rockton Walking Tour: Part III
Sat Sep 16 10:00 am, Rockton Village Hall 110 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Historic Downtown Rockton Walking Tour: Part II
Sat Aug 26 10:00 am, Rockton Village Hall 110 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Historic Downtown Rockton Walking Tour: Part I
Sat Aug 5 10:00 am, Rockton Village Hall 110 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Barbenheimer: which one are you watching first?
The Barbie and Oppenheimer movies have the same release date and the Stateline is debating which one to watch first.
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Wednesday Stewardship Days – Nygren Wetland Preserve
Wed Aug 9 9:00 am, Nygren Wetland Preserve 3190 W. Rockton Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
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Erica's Board Creations moving out, Home - In Rockton is the building's new owner
Remote board painting events, to-go kits, and custom orders will continue, though Local Blessings has closed.
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Meet Rockton author Cat Stark
Cat Stark’s fantasy/paranormal romance books can be found in Rockton at Jill Rae Finally Art Studio.
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A perfect summer afternoon on the prairie at Nygren Wetlands
A portion of the proceeds from Wine & Brew at the Wetland will support Nygren Wetland Preserves.
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Third Annual Rotary Ribfest turning up the heat in friendly competition
Four local fire departments - South Beloit, Beloit, North Park and Rockton - compete to make the best ribs.
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Drag Q&A Event Protests and Pride Party
On Friday, Rockford Family Initiative protested the drag Q&A event and Rockton Pride held a party.
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Talcott's Drag Q&A: where and why
The Rockton library's controversial teen event will be held virtually on Friday afternoon.
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CYT brings musical theater summer camp to the Rockford area
The children's theater group brings several musical shows to Hononegah PAC each year.
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Middle schooler starts Second Chance Sport Shoes and is accepting donations
A local Rockton kid, Nathan is collecting shoes to donate and help keep kids active.
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Rockton dog Qi’ra cuts her acting chops in murder mystery movie
The canine star knows about 50 tricks and is very motivated by snacks.
