South Beloit, IL
Mystery text blast about South Beloit Fire Service prompts denial from City
The city attorney claims their statement wasn't intended to threaten the anonymous sender, something that legal experts had Constitutional concerns about.
South Beloit, IL
News from South Beloit, Illinois
Events
South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080
Golden Apple
Blackhawk Elementary’s Kathy Harms in South Beloit earns Golden Apple nomination in first year back in the classroom
"I want all my students to feel as though they can accomplish anything," says Harms, back in the classroom after 14 years of raising her children
Events
Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St, South Beloit IL, 61080
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SOBO Winter Red and White Night
Fri Nov 21, 2025, 5:30 - 9 pm, South Beloit High School 245 Prairie Hill Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080S
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Comedy Night at Mustangs
Wed Nov 19, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St, South Beloit IL, 61080
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Bushnell-Wheeler Christmas Open House
Fri-Sun Nov. 21-23, 2025, Bushnell-Wheeler Home 542 Wheeler Ave. South Beloit IL, 61080
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SOBO Food Pantry
Wed Nov 19, 2025, 4 - 6pm, Blackhawk Elementary School 840 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
Books
Prairie Hill teacher turns grief into love with debut children’s book
Kindergarten teacher Valerie Baumann’s book, “Guess What? I Love You,” honors her son Jack and helps families talk about grief with compassion and hope.
South Beloit, IL
Singing, just for the fun of it
Music teachers Haley Gotzche and Naomi Allen considered starting a chorus for students who love music and want to sing just for fun since 2022.
Events
South Beloit Lions Club Meat Raffle at Mustangs
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 1 - 3 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St, South Beloit IL, 61080
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South Beloit Public Hearing
Mon Nov 24 2025, 4:15 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, IL 61080
South Beloit, IL
VFW Post 11019 – Serving Veterans in South Beloit, Illinois
VFW Post 11019 in South Beloit meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Road.
Events
Meat Raffle Fundraiser at the Rusty Wheel
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 2 p.m., Rusty Wheel Tavern, 529 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit IL, 61080
South Beloit High School Adopt a Senior
South Beloit High School’s “Adopt a Senior” program fosters connection and support
Program born from the pandemic continues to connect Sobo students to faculty outside of the classroom
Events
South Beloit City Council Special Meeting
Mon Nov 10 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, IL 61080
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Veterans Day Ceremony 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025, 11:00 a.m., South Beloit American Legion, 14879 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080
South Beloit Football
SOBO's beat the Green Giants 37-6 in I8FA playoff action on Saturday.
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — Sophomore running back Zane Hagstrom bullied and darted his way through Alden‑Hebron’s defense Saturday, sparking South Beloit to a decisive Level 1 IHSA playoff victory at home. Hagstrom did the bulk of the damage, turning hard inside runs and sharp outside bursts into consistent gains
Events
Meat Raffle Fundraiser at the Rusty Wheel
Sun Nov 9, 2025, 2 p.m., Rusty Wheel Tavern, 529 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit IL, 61080
South Beloit Volleyball
South Beloit Volleyball Played with Honor and Grit for the Seven Seniors who ended their careers on Wednesday night.
You set the best record of 27-7, brought home a lot of firsts for little ole South Beloit volleyball
Events
SoBo Craft Show
Sat Dec 6, 2025 10 am - 3 pm, South Beloit High School, 245 Prairie Hill Rd, South Beloit IL, 61080
South Beloit, IL
"We have a chief ready to go."
The South Beloit Concerned Citizens group highlighted their plan to bring the fire department back to South Beloit. City officials say they are searching for a fire chief.
Deaths
Remembering Rick Kinser
His family urges family members to make plans while they still have a voice to advocate for themselves.
Events
South Beloit Holiday Tree Lighting
Fri Dec 5, 2025 4:30 pm, Nature at the Confluence South Beloit IL, 61080
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Here For You Perishable Food Pantry
Thur Oct 30, 2025, 12 - 3 pm, Saint Peter Catholic Church 620 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
