South Beloit Lions Club partners with Dari Ripple to host first-annual community corn roast
Proceeds go on to benefit a wide range of community organizations
Adam Neblock
South Beloit
Free physicals, screenings, and supplies set South Beloit students up for success
Thanks to a community effort led by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Crusader Community Health, and the Lions Club.
Sobo Athletic Club and Rusty Wheel have the meats
Third monthly meet raffle sees huge turnout and raises $591 for 5-12th grade Sobo athletes
South Beloit
South Beloit National Night Out enjoys high attendance
South Beloit Police coordinates with community partners for an evening of food and raffle prizes.
Events
End of Summer Shindig
Saturday, August 16th 2025 from 11 am - 6 pm, Viking Lanes, 210 Oak Grove, South Beloit, IL 61080
Events
Senator Andrew Chesney Traveling Office Hours
Thursday, August 28, 2025, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Events
Senator Andrew Chesney's Staff in Roscoe
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Roscoe Village Hall, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073
South Beloit
Community cookout held for Rockton Township residents
A "Meat and Greet" was held last Saturday with township residents and township board members.
Events
Senator Andrew Chesney's Staff in Rockton
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Rockton Village Hall, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL 61072
Rockton IL
Locals voice overwhelming support for proposed NorthPointe Neighborhood Hospital
Roscoe Village Trustee Michael Wright, HRFD Chief Kevin Briggs, and others laid out their case for the hospital. Of all speakers, only one spoke against.
Chemtool
The Holian settlement: a deeper dive
With $3.5 million available after expenses and fees, the average payment might be over $500.
Chemtool
Holian Insulation settles for $5.5 million in Chemtool fire
Residents may have an opportunity to receive a payment with Holian who didn’t with Chemtool.
Deaths
Loren Floto was devoted to service
Floto taught at Hononegah and served on the Talcott Library board.
South Beloit
Captain's Galley in South Beloit to celebrate 47th anniversary on Saturday
The restaurant is offering "Buy One, Get One" for 47 cents on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 11am-3pm
South Beloit
Rusty Wheel, Sobo Athletic Club launch monthly meat raffles to support local student athletes
Sunday's meat raffle will include thick-cut bacon, pork loin, 14 pork chops, various sausages, ribeye steaks, ribs, and more.
South Beloit
Off the Docket: South Beloit's decision to demolish Garden Hotel affirmed by appellate court
The long-neglected hotel's owner New Chapter Group, was fined $8,825,500 for 1,657 days of code violations.
Shirland
Behind the scenes of "The Pi Day Pirates"
The Warrior Math Team at Shirland shares their experience publishing a children's book and what they decided to do with the proceeds.
News
Rock Valley College breaks ground on west side downtown campus
RVC Trustee Richard Kennedy shares photos and news about the new campus slated to open in August 2026.
Rockton
Project 101, Part 2: Retirement Boogaloo
Highlighting retirement strategies at Talcott Library, Saturday morning, March 22, 2025
Shirland
Shirland Math Team to publish children's book on Pi Day
Proceeds from the March 14 sale of "The Pi Day Pirates" will benefit St. Jude's Research Hospital.
Rockton
Project 101 hosts first event on financial literacy at Talcott Library
"Are you managing your money? Or is your money managing you?"
South Beloit
I-Pass on Demand Event brings convenience to South Beloit residents
Employees served over 200 residents, averaging only six minutes each.
South Beloit
Fire alarms in South Beloit raise concerns over emergency response
“We need a fire truck to respond to a fire alarm.”
South Beloit
Demolition of South Beloit’s Garden Hotel progresses smoothly
Crews have uncovered previous hotel chain logos, asbestos, and Pabst beer cans.
