Rockton, IL
Sue Reader was outgoing and the life of every party
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Rockton, IL
News from Rockton, Illinois
Rockton, IL
Out and about in winter at Macktown Living History
Macktown's historic buildings and grounds will be open from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023
Events
Out and About in Winter at Macktown
Sun Jan 8 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
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Nathan Shockley loved his family and his four-legged best friend
Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
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Lynn Lederman owned Guenther Electric in Beloit
Memorial ceremony was Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2023
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Fatal collision with tree off Shirland Road
Rockton Fire found the driver of the Chevy Tahoe had died.
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Ice jam causes minor flooding at Riverside Park and maybe Settlers Park
Flooding is also likely for low-lying banks along Edgemere Terrace near Roscoe.
Events
Hononegah Community High School Board Meeting
Wed Jan 18 7:00 pm, Hononegah High School Library 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072-2630
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Jan 3 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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North Main/IL-2 reopened after eight-car snowy pile-up
Three people went to the hospital, none seriously injured.
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Rockton Lions Club spread Christmas cheer through Wimpy's Fund
This year Wimpy’s Fund served 96 families and around 200 children in northern Illinois.
Events
Yeti Fest
Sun Feb 12 5:00 pm, Village of Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
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Hononegah Indians star baseball player Ryan Hamilton signs with The University of Dubuque
Ryan was a part of the Hononegah team that finished 22-4 overall last season.
Events
Harmony for Hunger Concert
Fri Mar 17 6:30 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Senior Hononegah Indian Emma Clark signs with Saint Xavier University
Emma has played varsity basketball since her freshman year at Hononegah.
Events
Christmas Fireworks Celebration
Sat Dec 17 6:30 pm, Williams Tree Farm 4661 Yale Bridge Road. Rockton IL, 61072
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Tim Young was an accomplished machine tool builder
A celebration of life will be held in the spring or summer of 2023.
Events
Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine
Sun Dec 18 5:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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2022 Rockton Christmas Walk created spirit of the season
One of the best Christmas Walks in recent years - and a lot of people helped.
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Driver extricated after Rockton Road collision
Two were taken in ambulances with serious injuries
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Hononegah standout volleyball player Brayden Savitski-Lyde signs D1 letter of intent
Hardwork+dreaming make for national letter of intent with Ball State University for Brayden Savitski-Lyde
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New gift and consignment shop opens in downtown Rockton
Truly Treasured Gift N Thrift sells gently-used, clean clothing, vintage and handmade gifts.
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LeRoy Gleasman was always willing to lend a helping hand
A graveside ceremony will be held Friday morning, Dec. 9, 2022
Events
Live Music: Fred & Ginger
Fri Dec 9 7:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
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Photo gallery: Rockton Christmas Walk
Rockton's own annual living "Hallmark Christmas Movie," in pictures
