Rockton, IL
Rockton Memorial Day events honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice
The parade concluded at the Rockton Township Cemetery.
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News from Rockton, Illinois
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Jack Lovejoy was a community leader in Rockton, Illinois
He was an active lifetime member of the Rockton Lions Club
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Looking back on Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Day has blossomed into one of the Midwest’s biggest summer music events.
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Bonnie Hobson (1950-2022) worked for Rockford Fabricators before retiring to Largo, Florida
Memorial service will be held on June 23,
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Whitman Post Elementary art show featured “Fantastic Creatures”
Some of the 500 "fantastic creatures" were featured in the "Bestiary."
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LOCASH Performing at OSD
LOCASH is performing at Old Settlers Day this year.
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Rockton kicks off River Market for the summer season
Vintage Vinyl opened the Rockton River Market season with crowd-pleasing music.
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Hononegah INCubator Program ends year with Pitch Night
Five groups of student entrepreneurs were selected to pitch their business ideas to local funders.
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Midway rides every day at Old Settlers Days
Since 1910, the Skinner family and employees have setting up carnival rides in northern Illinois.
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Hononegah graduates receive messages of promising futures
Hononegah held its 2022 graduation on May 28 at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
Events
The Gardens of Macktown: Before 1850
Sat Jun 11 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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The Gathering at Macktown
Sun Jun 19 9:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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The Gathering at Macktown
Sat Jun 18 9:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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The Gardens of Macktown: Before 1850
Sun Jun 12 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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Don Alberts (1952-2022) and his wife Gail spent almost all their time together
Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon, June 1.
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Hononegah seniors presented with scholarships
A total of $66,500 in local scholarships were announced, more than twice as much as 2021.
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Gary Noller (1941-2022) ran Angus cattle farm
Funeral will be Saturday, May 28.
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Sharon Funk (1939-2022) had "no regrets"
Memorial ceremony will be Wednesday afternoon, June 1, 2022.
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Pelicans everywhere during Rockton’s Pelican Fest
Why do hundreds of pelicans stop in the Rockton area each year? No one really knows.
Events
Live Music: Fred & Ginger
Sat Jun 25, 2022, 5:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
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Dedicated Gail Trail leading the way to imagination, fun and education
Visitors can now read a children's book as they walk through Settlers Park.
Events
Prairie Hill School Board Meeting
Tue Jun 28 5:30 pm, Willowbrook Middle School Library 6605 Prairie Hill Rd South Beloit IL, 61080
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Rockton School Board Meeting
Wed Jun 22, 2022 6:00 pm, Rockton Elementary School Cafeteria 1050 E. Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Hononegah loses a quarter of its power, students take buses home early
The school's electrical contractor said power should be restored by 5:00 p.m.
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All about Fiber Weekend at Macktown
A busy Mother’s Day weekend with flax spinning, bobbin lace, and 1830's musical instruments.
