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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026
Purple Up, Golfer’s Day
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Purple Up, Golfer’s Day
Rockton Ramblings
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.
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Chemtool payment update, Senior Expo
Sports
April 10 is National Golfers Day. Check out our area golf courses in farthest northern Illinois.
Independent, local information for farthest northern Illinois.
SBHS students provide easy start to spring gardening this Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Stateline Events’ Stacy Moore says the goal is simple: create a space where seniors “can gather information, ask questions, and feel supported.”
Death notices, Local News Day, Food pantry, Blood drive
Rockton-Roscoe News began five years ago with no expectation of what it would become.
Shorty's Kitchen now offers delivery on Tuesday and Thursday evenings!
Magic Bill, Roscoe Township, Local News Day
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
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.
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.
Wed, Apr. 15, 2026, 12:00, First Congregational Community Church of Roscoe, 10780 Third Street, Roscoe, IL 61073
Roadwork near Gleasman Road, Senior Living Expo, Local News Day
Guided Prairie Walk on Wednesday, April 22nd 4:00-6:30 pm