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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
South Beloit, IL
News from South Beloit, Illinois
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Nov. 3, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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South Beloit City Council Meeting
Mon Nov 3 2025, 5:00 pm, South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd, South Beloit, IL 61080
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Wednesday Night Comedy
Wed Oct. 29, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
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Wednesday Night Comedy
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
South Beloit, IL
South Beloit municipal wastewater rates to nearly double by 2029
4-1 vote leads to rate increases; City officials cite aging lift stations, lost revenue, and state loan requirements in push for higher sewage rates.
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Here For You Free Food Truck
Wed Dec. 3, 2025, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Saint Peter Catholic Church, 620 Blackhawk Blvd. South Beloit IL, 61080
