Rockton

Rockton Chemtool workers are out of a job after come the end September, face uncertain future.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency reported in a press conference on Tuesday evening that there is currently no evidence that air or water quality was adversely affected by the weeks-long fire at the Rockton Chemtool facility.

Rockton Residents Launch Debris Mapping Project Following Chemtool Fire

Investigations into the cause of week long fire are onoing

Residents are looking for more substantial answers from the grease and lubricant manufacturer.

Northern Illinois food banks are holding steady, despite the arrival of winter and a continuing government shutdown.The Sauk Valley Food Bank in Sterling…

Northern Illinois Service Co. withdrew its petition to build an asphalt plant near Rockton. The Rockford Register Star reports the Winnebago County Board…

The Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 2-2 regarding a special use permit request for an asphalt plant at Black's Quarry near Rockton. The…

Discussion continues over a proposed asphalt plant at Black's Quarry near Rockton. The Rockford Register-Star reports Northern Illinois Service Co. wants…