Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026
Magic Bill, Roscoe Township, Local News Day
Newsletter
Magic Bill, Roscoe Township, Local News Day
Jean Seegers spent 25 years telling the stories of others. As she tries out retirement, she’s looking back on the people, the stories, and the work that remains part of who she is.
Books
At 103, Bill “Magic Bill” Hunter is still sharing his story, as friends, family, and fans gathered April 4 to celebrate the release of A Life of Magic.
Newsletter
Roadwork near Gleasman Road, Senior Living Expo, Local News Day
Rockton, IL
Stateline Events’ Stacy Moore says the goal is simple: create a space where seniors “can gather information, ask questions, and feel supported.”
Roscoe, IL
Guided Prairie Walk on Wednesday, April 22nd 4:00-6:30 pm
Features
As part of the inaugural Local News Day, Marianne Mueller shares what 25 years in local news have looked like and why she’s still doing the work.
Independent, local information for farthest northern Illinois.
Parade, newsletter, local news
Easter, local history museum in Rockton
What really happened on Easter
Spring is the time to visit your local Rockton Township Historical Museum, each Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 529 Green Street Rockton, IL 61072
At the Community Center, upcoming events
Join us for some cupcake and floral fun with these two classes in May.
April 16th, 2026 - Raising money for PAWS Humane Society
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Corner of Bridge & Main St. Roscoe IL 61073
Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Highview in the Woodlands, 1000 Falcon Point Place, Rockton, IL 61072
Seed library, Good Friday
Friday, April 17, 2026 - 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL
Death notices, upcoming events