South Beloit, IL

South Beloit, IL

Fish fertilizer special use permit passes with vote of 3-1

Next step is for the business to apply for a business license through the City of South Beloit.

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit to reconsider fish fertilizer plan after initial rejection

The proposed location of the fertilizer facility is next to St. Peter Church.

Happenings

United Veterans Memorial Day Parade 2026

Mon May 25, 2026 9:00 am, South Beloit IL, 61080

Happenings

Blood Drive at Faith Lutheran Church South Beloit

Fri June 12, 2026 10 a.m - 2 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church South Beloit 1305 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080

South Beloit, IL

Shorty's Kitchen Now Offers Catering

Whether you are having an office luncheon, graduation party, baby shower, birthday party, anniversary party, holiday party or a gathering of any kind let Shorty's Kitchen Custom Catering do it for you! I offer a large variety of party platters, sandwich or wr ap trays, party dips, cheeseballs,

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit Fire regaining full independence in fire and EMS service

As of April 1, South Beloit is back to running its own fire and EMS services after ending its agreement with the Town of Beloit.

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit Fire Chief answering the call with over four decades of fire service

South Beloit Fire Chief Brian Kunce brings decades of experience to his calling.

South Beloit, IL

Beloit Man Found Dead in Wooded Area in South Beloit; Coroner Says Natural Causes Suspected

Officials emphasized that no immediate signs of foul play were found at the scene.

Shows

Live Theater: Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Fri-Sat Apr 24-25, 2026, 6:30 pm, South Beloit High School, 245 Prairie Hill Road, South Beloit IL 61080

South Beloit, IL

Homemade comfort food by Shorty’s Kitchen

Shorty's Kitchen now offers delivery on Tuesday and Thursday evenings!

South Beloit, IL

Plant Sale Fundraiser

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Bruce Nichols Boys & Girls Club, 1161 Dorr Rd, South Beloit, IL 61080

Gardening

Sobo Plant Sale

SBHS students provide easy start to spring gardening this Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Rockton, IL

Senior Living Expo April 10 2026 10 am - 2 pm Rockton American Legion Brings Resources, Education, and Community Connection to Rockton

Stateline Events’ Stacy Moore says the goal is simple: create a space where seniors “can gather information, ask questions, and feel supported.”

South Beloit, IL

Pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Sobo Athletic Club will host an Easter pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 4th from 8 am - 12 pm at South Beloit High School.

Deaths

Richard (Richie) J. Bennington led an adventurous life, filled with family and friends.

“My dad was the greatest person I know,” his daughter Akahllia Bennington said.

South Beloit High School

Strong commits to national power Rock Valley College bowling

James Strong qualified for the 2025-2026 IHSA bowling championships earlier this year.

South Beloit, IL

Tony Barlow Charity Game

Thu Mar 19, 2026, 4:30 pm, Willowbrook Middle School 6605 Prairie Hill Rd South Beloit IL, 61080

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit Music: Heroes

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 6:00 pm, South Beloit High School Michael M. Duffy Auditorium, 245 Prairie Hill Road, South Beloit IL, 61080

Businesses

Vintage Shop Hop: grab your friends and hit the road

The shopping event is Friday and Saturday, Mar. 6-7, 2026, with more than 400 shops in both states.

Happenings

Wednesday Night Comedy

Wed Mar. 11, 2026, 8 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St., South Beloit IL, 61080

Happenings

South Beloit City Council Meeting

Mon Mar. 2, 2026, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit Family Fun Fair

Sat Mar 14, 2025, 12 - 3 pm, South Beloit High School, 245 Prairie Hill Road, South Beloit IL 61080

South Beloit, IL

Details behind the South Beloit contract with Metro Paramedic Services

A three-year, 1.4 million dollar contract will provide one fire chief and three staff per 24-hour shift. Opportunities for paid on-call firefighters to follow.

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit City Council to meet Monday

Annexation, equipment purchases, and a deputy clerk hire are among the items on Monday’s South Beloit City Council agenda.

South Beloit Basketball

SOBOs force 36 turnovers in 61–15 win over Christian Life

South Beloit opened the IHSA 1A girls basketball postseason with the kind of statement win every coach hopes to see in mid‑February. On a spring‑like Valentine’s Day afternoon — temperatures touching 50 degrees with barely a trace of snow on the ground — the SOBOs delivered a 61–15