By Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – February 21, 2022 BELOIT—Films will be showing at seven downtown Beloit venues, offering a wide selection of drama, documentaries, horror and other genres during the 17th Annual Beloit International Film Festival. The film festival, commonly called BIFF, will run from Feb. 25 through March 6. Read more…
By Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – February 14, 2022 BELOIT—Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI), of Beloit has been honored with the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Project of the Year Award for the ABC Supply Stadium project in downtown Beloit. Ranked highest by a panel of 22 judges, the Project of the Year Read more…
By Maggie Polsean, WREX – February 11, 2022 BELOIT (WREX) — Right over the Stateline in the heart of downtown Beloit, Truk’t has been serving up gourmet tacos and tequila since 2018. “It’s a chance to explore food and to do some cool new things for people,” says executive chef Bryan Evers. He says Read more…
By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – February 10, 2022 BELOIT—Annētta Michelle McBain is not only bringing beauty to her clients, but is beautifying Beloit’s downtown as her new businesses continue to expand and draw in clientele from around the country. McBain, a wife and mother of three from Rockford, was in the Read more…
By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – February 10, 2022 BELOIT—The Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) honored the businesses making Beloit a better place to live, work and play in at its virtual awards ceremony held Thursday afternoon. This year’s theme was “Partnerships are Better Together” showing how downtown businesses and the DBA work Read more…
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – February 8, 2022 BELOIT—The excitement was palpable at the reveal party for the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) on Tuesday night, with around 100 people attending the kickoff event as film lovers of all ages are ready to enjoy a near-normal festival year. As guests milled Read more…
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – February 6, 2022 BELOIT—The indoor Winter Farmers’ Market in Beloit is in its second year as organizers and vendors agree this season has seen increased attendance and engagement from the community. Starting in the fall, the winter market takes place every Saturday at the Downtown Beloit Read more…
By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – January 31, 2022 BELOIT—You might want to begin planning which films to view at this year’s Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF), as organizers prepare for the BIFF Reveal Party set for Tuesday, Feb. 8. There also are volunteer opportunities for those who want to help out Read more…
By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – January 26, 2022 BELOIT—Get ready for a celebration of those making the downtown a better place with a few fun surprises thrown in the mix. The Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) annual awards event will be held virtually at 3 p.m. on Feb. 10. “We will Read more…
By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – January 13, 2022 BELOIT—Looking to beat those winter blues? The City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Division has you covered. It’s holding its annual Beloit Winterfest celebration Jan. 28- 30. Sleigh rides, sled dogs and more will be part of the returning attractions for Winterfest this Read more…
