Beloit News
Best of the Midwest: A lot of great things to do in Beloit!
It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! And today, we head north to Wisconsin as...
Owner of Elora Home Interiors in downtown Rockford expands with second retail business in Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. — The owner of Elora Home Interiors in downtown Rockford is expanding with a second retail business in downtown Beloit. Amie McDonald plans to open Loom Home + Gifts, 444 E. Grand Ave., on Friday, May 23. Loom will offer a curated...
BIFF Year-round offers another look at favorite films
BELOIT ― For those who missed some films they really wanted to see at the Beloit International Film Festival, or maybe some film lovers want a second look at a favorite film, your chance has arrived. BIFF Year-round kicks off Wednesday, May 14 at the Hendricks Center...
Beloit Farmers Market offers touch of spring to area
BELOIT — Although the temperatures were a bit cool, in the mid to upper 40s, on Saturday morning, the sun was shining and there was a scent of spring in the air. Visitors to downtown Beloit were greeted by blooming flowers and some early produce from the garden as the...
Farmers market is downtown’s economic engine
BELOIT - With all of the investment in Beloit and its downtown area, the Beloit Farmers Market, which opens its 50th anniversary season Saturday, remains Beloit's No. 1 tourist attraction, according to websites such as TripAdvisor.com. It's not just a boon for the...
City manager, county administrator to be at Beloit Farmers Market
BELOIT - Beloit City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos and Rock County Administrator John Light will meet with local residents from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. at the Beloit Farmers Market. As part of a community outreach initiative known as satellite government...
Downtown Beloit Association hosts Spring Wine Walk
BELOIT — Saturday was a day of walking with friends, sharing a few sips of wine and exploring downtown Beloit. The Downtown Beloit Association Spring Wine Walk drew a large crowd of people who lined up to begin their wine tasting journey around 1 p.m. Saturday at the...
Grand Avenue Bridge to close starting Wednesday
By Daily News Staff BELOIT — The Grand Avenue bridge over the Rock River in downtown Beloit will be closed to traffic from State Street to the west end of the bridge starting Wednesday, April 23. The bridge closure will be in place until the Riverwalk...
Easter Bunny visits Henry Dorrbaker’s in Beloit for bowling and family fun
by Anna Sieg BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Henry Dorrbaker’s welcomes the Easter Bunny to bowl and hand out eggs ahead of the holiday weekend. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at Henry Dorrbaker’s, located at 605 Third Street in downtown...
Daily News on the road again
By Alex Gary BELOIT — The Beloit Daily News is heading back to the West Side. Thursday and Friday, the Daily News moved out of the space at 444 E. Grand Ave. that the newspaper has called home since 2020. The Daily News has relocated to its new space at 690...