South Beloit, IL

South Beloit Boys Basketball

Big 4th quarter propels SOBOs past Hiawatha 66-52.

The win represents more than just another mark in the conference standings.

Happenings

Bench Building Workshop

Saturday, March 22nd, 2026 @ 10:00am - 2:30pm Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit Public Library set for major $526K interior glow-up

The library’s first major interior improvement since 1988 is set for June 1 completion date.

Happenings

Meet the Candidates at Roscoe Township Community Center

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073

Government

Municipal meetings scheduled this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit

A rundown of municipal meetings scheduled this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, including committee meetings and village board sessions.

Happenings

Comedy Night at Mustangs

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080

South Beloit, IL

South Beloit contracts with Metro Paramedic Services to staff South Beloit Fire Department

A public-private partnership with Metro Paramedic Services will allow the city to staff its fire department for three years.

Deaths

Officer James Sanders Obituary

Celebration of life on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Vikings Lanes In South Beloit from 2 - 7 p.m.

Golden Apple

Four local teachers are among 20 finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Foundation Award

Four of the twenty Golden Apple finalists teach grades 6-12 in Roscoe, Rockton and South Beloit schools.

Happenings

South Beloit City Council Meeting

Tue Jan. 20, 2026, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit IL, 61080

News

Looking back at 2025

Last year our stories were read more than one million times.

Happenings

Bird Club at the Confluence

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 7:30 am - 9:00 am, Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080