Events and proclamations encourage everyone to Purple Up for military children

All are invited to Purple Up and join in a community photo at the Rockton American Legion at 5:45 p.m. on April 15. The Purple Up Ball is Saturday, April 11, at 4 p.m.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Apr. 10, 2026

Chemtool payment update, Senior Expo

Golfer's Day April 10th - It's a day for duffers and professionals to enjoy playing and celebrating golf.

April 10 is National Golfers Day. Check out our area golf courses in farthest northern Illinois.

Live Theater: Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Fri-Sat Apr 24-25, 2026, 6:30 pm, South Beloit High School, 245 Prairie Hill Road, South Beloit IL 61080

Holian payments pushed to 2nd quarter

An employee at Analytics Consulting provides an update.

50 North, Senior Activity Event with Candice King, Meteorologist

Tues, Apr 21, 2026, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072

Free Luncheon and Bingo for Seniors

Wed, Apr. 15, 2026, 12:00, First Congregational Community Church of Roscoe, 10780 Third Street, Roscoe, IL 61073

Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026

Death notices, Local News Day, Food pantry, Blood drive

Local News Day: Comments from our founding editor, Michael McGinnis

Rockton-Roscoe News began five years ago with no expectation of what it would become.

National Day Of Prayer

Pray with the Nation on May 7, 2026.

Homemade comfort food by Shorty’s Kitchen

Shorty's Kitchen now offers delivery on Tuesday and Thursday evenings!

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2026

Magic Bill, Roscoe Township, Local News Day