Beloit

Here's the vision for Henry Dorrbaker's entertainment venue in downtown Beloit

March 26, 2024 @ 10:48 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Geronimo Hospitality Group on Tuesday unveiled renderings of its vision to...

Wright & Wagner Lofts, Beloit's newest residential development, to open with 80%...

August 22, 2023 @ 3:21 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — New luxury riverfront lofts that offer far-reaching views of the city’s...

Beloit restaurant serves up drinks to quench your thirst for hit movies 'Barbie'...

August 10, 2023 @ 5:50 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our mobile app BELOIT, WIS. — Come on Barbie, let’s go party at truk’t in Beloit. With the...

Beloit on a budget: 5 wallet-friendly date night ideas

August 9, 2023 @ 11:33 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our mobile app BELOIT, WIS. — Looking to spend quality time with your partner without overspending? Beloit, Wisconsin,...

Beloit on a budget: 5 wallet-friendly date night ideas

August 9, 2023 @ 11:33 am

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our mobile app BELOIT, WIS. — Looking to spend quality time with your partner without overspending? Beloit, Wisconsin,...

A crown today. A white coat one day. Boone County Fair Queen envisions a future ...

August 9, 2023 @ 12:21 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELVIDERE — This year’s Boone County Fair Queen envisions a future when it won’t...

Beloit puts focus on real-world tie to Indiana Jones as the new film debuts this...

June 29, 2023 @ 2:39 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — When it comes to the adventurous world of archaeology and exploration, one...

Beloit Kombucha (Bk & Co.) delivers a brand new way to enjoy the health benefits...

May 23, 2023 @ 11:31 am

From news release Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Grey Collar Ventures, the venture capital arm of Hendricks Commercial Properties,...

Beloit-based Blackhawk Bank acquired by First Mid Bank & Trust

March 21, 2023 @ 2:50 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Blackhawk Bank, which has served the region for more than 140...

Riverfront luxury lofts coming to Beloit, future tenants can pre-lease now

March 1, 2023 @ 3:47 pm

Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT, Wis. — Hendricks Commercial Properties announced Wednesday that it is pre-leasing for future tenants of its...

Geronimo Hospitality Group hires new general manager for Lucy's #7 Burger Bar in...

November 18, 2022 @ 8:53 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT — One of Geronimo Hospitality Group’s many downtown Beloit businesses, Lucy’s #7 Burger...

Blue Collar Coffee Co. opens in new downtown Beloit location

November 1, 2022 @ 11:14 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT, Wis. — Blue Collar Coffee Co. has opened in its new location across from...

Bites of Beloit returns to showcase 'all the great flavors Beloit has to offer'

August 9, 2022 @ 1:18 pm

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our mobile app BELOIT — Bites of Beloit restaurant week returns Sept. 6-11 with six different restaurants...

Blue Collar Coffee Co. moves locations in downtown Beloit

July 20, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Mary Sisk Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT — Blue Collar Coffee Co., is moving locations in downtown Beloit to offer better...

New beer festival coming to Beloit, featuring 49 breweries

July 6, 2022 @ 6:00 am

Lager than Life beer festival is coming to Beloit at Preservation Park, 3444 S. Riverside Dr., from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. By...

Ways to spoil mom in Beloit for Mother's Day

May 3, 2022 @ 2:59 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our newsletter BELOIT, Wis. — What would we do without our moms? She’s the chef, ATM, the nurse,...

Geronimo Hospitality in Beloit hosting open interviews for hiring push

March 21, 2022 @ 4:59 pm

From news release Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT, Wis. — Geronimo Hospitality Group is hosting open interviews starting this week as it...

Bath & Body Fusion opens in Beloit, its second brick-and-mortar location

March 3, 2022 @ 12:22 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT, Wis. — Bath & Body Fusion has expanded across the state line, opening a...

Honor Black History Month with community donation drive at Beloit College

February 21, 2022 @ 11:10 am

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT — The Office for Student Success, Equity & Community and Black Students United at...

Black Women in Business Expo aims to support and inspire entrepreneurs

February 1, 2022 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT, Wis. — Four years ago, a group of about a dozen Black women came...

Work at the ballpark: ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit is hiring

January 7, 2022 @ 5:30 am

By Matt Hall Rock River Current Get our newsletter BELOIT — Spend your summer working at the ballpark. ABC Supply Stadium, home of the...

His Der Rathskeller jingle dominated Rockford radio for decades. Meet Chuck Ingl...

October 28, 2021 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our Newsletter ROCKFORD — Inside a local radio studio in the early 1980s, Chuck Ingle turned on...

Take part in a Halloween scavenger hunt in downtown Beloit

October 13, 2021 @ 12:42 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our Newsletter BELOIT— Get all your little ghouls and goblins together for a Halloween Scavenger Hunt in...

Mask Mandate Goes into Effect in Illinois

August 30, 2021 @ 11:11 am

Regardless of a person’s vaccination, everyone ages 2 and up, will have to wear a mask indoors starting Monday, August 30th. Gov. JB Pritzker...

Some Great Spots To Get Records For Vinyl Record Day!

August 12, 2021 @ 9:22 am

Today (August 12th) is Vinyl Record Day! It’s been observed annually on August 12th since 2002. Did you know records are making a...

If You're Wondering When Your Kids Go Back to School, Here is a List of Back-to-...

July 26, 2021 @ 12:09 pm

It’s almost the end of July, which means the kids will be heading back to school soon, and if you’re wondering when your kids’...

Rock River Valley Blood Center will Supply Blood to Three Mercyhealth Locations

July 26, 2021 @ 11:25 am

There is a critical demand in need of blood at this time and the best part about donating your blood at one of the...

Growing Demand for Blood Donations at Rock River Valley Blood Center

July 6, 2021 @ 8:29 am

There is a critical need for blood donations across the country right now as well as right here in the local area. Blood centers...

Beloit Snappers To Hold Job Fair This Week

July 6, 2021 @ 7:46 am

Spend your summer at the ballpark and get paid for it! The Beloit Snappers are holding a job fair this week for their...

Parades, Concerts, and Fireworks: Fourth of July Fun in the Stateline

June 29, 2021 @ 2:20 pm

Fireworks shows are back in action this year right here in the Stateline. There are so many activities happening from sun up to sun...

First Come First Serve at Beloit Fireworks Show

June 25, 2021 @ 10:53 am

Can you believe we are already halfway through the summer. If you’re looking for someplace to go to enjoy a fireworks show, head to...

Students and Staff at Beloit College Required to be Vaccinated for Fall Semester

May 24, 2021 @ 11:33 am

You will need to be vaccinated before the fall semester if you are a student or staff member at Beloit College. They announced on...

4th of July Fireworks Show Hosted by Beloit Snappers

May 24, 2021 @ 11:07 am

As more and more people are getting vaccinated, things are starting to feel more normal, and here is a sure sign that 4th of...

Sip into Summer Rooftop Wine Tasting

May 20, 2021 @ 11:00 am

Kick-off the summer with wine tasting at The Rooftop at Hotel Goodwin. You can sample 12 different wines paired with globally inspired bites. A...

Alpine Kiwanis Club gives $15,000 in Scholarship Awards

May 20, 2021 @ 10:25 am

Alpine Kiwanis Club is pleased to announce the awarding of 10 scholarships to local high school seniors. Each year the Alpine Kiwanis Club gives...

City of Beloit End Social Distancing and Mask Requirements

May 18, 2021 @ 12:25 pm

The CDC announced last week that individuals who are vaccinated, no longer need to wear face coverings in public. on Monday, May 17th,...

Beloit Named Tree City USA

May 12, 2021 @ 1:09 pm

The city of Beloit is being recognized for it’s commitment to trees and being green as it has been recognized a 2020 Tree...

It’s Craft Beer Week, Here Are The Best Places To Grab A Local Brew!

May 11, 2021 @ 1:51 pm

Did you know this week (May 10-16, 2021) is National American Craft Beer Week? It’s the chance to salute and support the local breweries and...

5th Grader from Beloit Wins DNR Poster Contest

April 13, 2021 @ 12:50 pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hosted its annual Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest and coming out on top is a 5th-grade student from...

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Rooftop Time Machine at Hotel Goodwin: 70s Disco

April 13, 2021 @ 12:03 pm

April is the final month of Rooftop Time Machine at The Rooftop at Hotel Goodwin in Beloit and it’s 70s disco! Enjoy 70s themed...

DC Estate Winery Offering New Flavors of Slushies To-go

April 9, 2021 @ 11:17 am

DC Estate Winery is such a great local place to enjoy some tasty wine and hang out with friends. If you don’t feel comfortable...

Celebrate Independence Day in Beloit with Pops on the Rock

April 7, 2021 @ 11:14 am

Independence Day will be here before you know it, celebrate with Pop on the Rocks in Beloit. Visitors have come and celebrated for 28...

Beloit Public Library Eliminating Fees on Youth and Teenager Material

April 5, 2021 @ 1:23 pm

It’s National Library Week, so to celebrate, the Beloit Public Library is getting rid of fees on all youth and teenagers’ material. Book, movies,...

DC Estate Winery Offering Easter Wine Slushies

April 1, 2021 @ 11:34 am

If you haven’t tried a wine slushy from DC Estate Winery, now is your chance! I went there over this past weekend and tried...

Ho-Chunk Nation Casino Receives Governor Approval

March 24, 2021 @ 4:49 pm

Exciting news out of Beloit! Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers confirmed his support and concurrence for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s proposed Beloit project today, paving the...

All Illinoisans 16 & Up Eligible for COVID Vaccine 4/12

March 18, 2021 @ 3:10 pm

At a press conference Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker announced all Illinoisans 16 years old and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine...

Beloit City Council Candidate Forum on Zoom 3/2

March 2, 2021 @ 2:19 pm

Join the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, NAACP, and Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action for this 90 min candidate...

Illinois is Expanding Coronavirus Vaccine Eligibility

February 24, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

Starting Thursday, February 25th, more people in Illinois will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Expanding Phase 1B, Illinois is prioritizing individuals with...

GBCC Offers Free Zoom on Emotional Intelligence in Workplace

February 20, 2021 @ 4:32 pm

Business Studio: Emotional Intelligence in The Workplace: Why It’s Important Wed, February 24 @ 12 PM CST via Zoom Cost: Free The Greater Beloit...

Registration is Now Open for Ken-Rock Community Center Softball

February 17, 2021 @ 12:39 pm

If you’re looking to join a softball league this spring, now is your chance! Registration is now open for Ken-Rock Community Center Softball at...

Staying Warm While Saving Money

February 17, 2021 @ 9:42 am

The cold snap has had the Stateline in it’s icy grip for weeks which means energy bills are going up. There are a few...

It's SO Cold Outside That...

February 16, 2021 @ 2:28 pm

The country is going through a record cold wave right now. More than one-third of the United States are seeing subzero temperatures… except for...

Stateline Church Inspiring Locals to Give Back to Community with Love Your State...

February 16, 2021 @ 11:07 am

If you’re looking for ways to give back to the community, one local church has a great way you can do so. Stateline Church...

Experts Recommend Not Posting Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card On Social Media

February 4, 2021 @ 9:20 am

“Photo or it didn’t happen” is a common phrase in the social media age to prove that you actually did something, but you need...

Beloit Transit Honoring Black History Month and Rosa Parks by Reserving Seats

February 2, 2021 @ 10:52 am

In an effort to show their support and honor Black History Month, Beloit Transit and the City of Beloit are reserving seats for Rosa...

Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for $250,000 Available Throug...

January 19, 2021 @ 10:49 am

Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance, and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State...

Beloit Health System Announces New Executive Director of Foundation, Marketing a...

January 6, 2021 @ 10:03 am

Tami Kellerman joined Beloit Health System (BHS) on November 30, 2020, as the Executive Director of Foundation, Marketing and Community Relations. Ms. Kellerman comes...

Go Sledding in the Stateline

January 5, 2021 @ 11:41 am

There is finally snow on the ground so that means WINTER IS HERE! Before it melts, grab your sled, snowboards, or tubes and head...

Stateline in 60: Blue Collar Coffee & truk't

December 29, 2020 @ 7:41 am

Tacos with a side of coffee? Or perhaps coffee with a side of tacos? Either way, coffee and tacos are the two main items...

Beloit's Caldwell Interviews for NFL Job

December 24, 2020 @ 7:14 am

Jim Caldwell could find his way back to the NFL sidelines next season. He recently interviewed for the job as head coach of the...

7th Annual Santa's Pub Crawl to Benefit Project 16:49

December 16, 2020 @ 12:25 pm

The 7th Annual Santa’s Pub Crawl will be held by Project 16:49 with all proceeds to benefit the nonprofit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied...

Beloit Post Office Proposing Relocation

December 16, 2020 @ 9:49 am

According to a postcard sent to community members, in 2021, the Beloit Post Office is proposing to leave its facility at 300 Mill St....

Shop Local: Winter Farmers' Market a First for Beloit

December 10, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

You can’t shop more local than your local farmers’ market. The Downtown Beloit Association is hosting their first-ever Winter Farmers’ Market in their new...

Six Flags Holiday in The Park Goes Drive Through

December 10, 2020 @ 1:09 pm

Six Flags Holiday in The Park is still on, it’ll just be a little different this year. If you want to check out their...

Exciting Changes for Beloit Snappers Baseball in 2021

December 10, 2020 @ 8:14 am

The Beloit Snappers received a formal invitation from Major League Baseball to become the Advanced-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The prospective...

Miami Marlins Invite Beloit Snappers to Become Affiliate

December 10, 2020 @ 8:03 am

The Beloit Snappers have been invited to become the Advanced-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. This move will bump the Snappers up from Class-A...

"Ugly" Coffee Hour Set for 12/11 in Beloit

December 8, 2020 @ 4:22 pm

Beloit Rising Professionals invite you to show off your ugliest holiday get up on Friday, December 11 at 8am via Zoom. Enter the “ugly”...

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's Holiday Tradition Goes Virtual

December 8, 2020 @ 10:30 am

Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry’s yearly “Christmas Around The World and Holiday of Lights” exhibit is going virtual. The museum has decided to...

Illinois Fire Marshal's Tips for Holiday Safety

December 7, 2020 @ 8:54 am

By now, your home is probably decked out and looking great. The Illinois Fire Marshal wants to make sure we are doing it safely....

Puppy Scams: What the Better Business Bureau Says to Watch For

December 4, 2020 @ 5:28 am

A puppy may seem like the perfect gift this holiday season. Most of us are spending more time at home, which is good to...

Illinois Leads the Way for Christmas Decorations

December 3, 2020 @ 8:30 am

Which state is leading the way in decorating this year? Illinois takes that top spot. According to the Modsy.com’s 2020 Home Trends Report, 71%...

Catch the Holiday Spirit at Beloit Holidazzle on December 4

December 2, 2020 @ 2:27 pm

Holidazzle will get you in the holiday spirit while getting some gifts checked off your list. For the past 16 years, the Downtown Beloit Association...

Beloit Chamber Ambassador Grants Are Open

November 30, 2020 @ 10:39 am

The Ambassador Club of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for grants from Greater Beloit area organizations. Interested groups must...

The 2020 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide

November 30, 2020 @ 9:12 am

It’s already Cyber Monday! If you you don’t have your gifts lined up yet, time’s wasting! A great way to take care of everyone...

Don't Fall For It: New Aldi Scam on Facebook

November 30, 2020 @ 8:52 am

If it sounds too goo to be true, it probably is. That’s the case with the latest scam on Facebook which promises free groceries...