Beloit News

BIFF tickets now available online

By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - January 31, 2022   BELOIT—You might want to begin planning which films to view at this year’s Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF), as organizers prepare for the BIFF Reveal Party set for Tuesday, Feb. 8.    There...

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DBA awards event to be held virtually

By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - January 26, 2022   BELOIT—Get ready for a celebration of those making the downtown a better place with a few fun surprises thrown in the mix.    The Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) annual awards event will be held...

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Beloit Winterfest planned for Jan. 28-30

By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - January 13, 2022   BELOIT—Looking to beat those winter blues? The City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Division has you covered. It’s holding its annual Beloit Winterfest celebration Jan. 28- 30.    Sleigh rides, sled...

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Beloit International Film Festival returns next month

By Milton Courier Staff - January 7, 2022   The challenges of the past year have just made Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) stronger, and the 10-day event starting Feb. 25 will prove it.   This year’s in-person BIFF will feature more than 100 new...

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First Sky Carp Fest planned Jan. 15

By Beloit Daily News Staff - January 6, 2022   BELOIT—The Beloit Sky Carp and the Miami Marlins will try to warm up the frigid Stateline by hosting the first annual Sky Carp Fest at ABC Supply Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 15.    The event will be held from 2-4...

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Development continues, building permits decline

By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - January 6, 2022   BELOIT — While economic development continued in Beloit in 2021, construction value generated by building permit applications dipped to near levels last seen in 2017 and 2018.    As of Dec. 30, a...

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DBA brings history, color to office

By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - January 6, 2022   BELOIT — The Downtown Beloit Association's new office at 557 E. Grand Avenue is now full of life and popping with color as a Beloit artist finishes up a mural and historical timeline in the space. ...

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Beloit continues to see commercial, residential growth

By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - December 26, 2021   BELOIT—The City of Beloit continued to see economic success in 2021 led by business and residential developments, even as the pandemic created challenges.   City of Beloit Economic Development...

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Walnut Creek expanding after record-breaking shopping season

By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 22, 2021   BELOIT—Walnut Creek Apparel & Gifts, 406 E Grand Ave., is expanding into space next door thanks in part to a bustling holiday shopping season, according to owner Nikkie Chadwick.    “Because of...

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Economic growth focus of meeting

By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - December 8, 2021   BELOIT—Regional partnerships and area growth were key topics discussed at the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Investors meeting held Wednesday at the Beloit Public Library as...

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