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…
By Milton Courier Staff – January 7, 2022 The challenges of the past year have just made Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) stronger, and the 10-day event starting Feb. 25 will prove it. This year’s in-person BIFF will feature more than 100 new independent films in some new venues, with some exciting guest Read more…
By Beloit Daily News Staff – January 6, 2022 BELOIT—The Beloit Sky Carp and the Miami Marlins will try to warm up the frigid Stateline by hosting the first annual Sky Carp Fest at ABC Supply Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 15. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. The fan fest event Read more…
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – January 6, 2022 BELOIT — While economic development continued in Beloit in 2021, construction value generated by building permit applications dipped to near levels last seen in 2017 and 2018. As of Dec. 30, a total of 1,439 building permits were issued in the city worth Read more…
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – January 6, 2022 BELOIT — The Downtown Beloit Association’s new office at 557 E. Grand Avenue is now full of life and popping with color as a Beloit artist finishes up a mural and historical timeline in the space. Executive Director Shauna El-Amin said she wanted Read more…
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – December 26, 2021 BELOIT—The City of Beloit continued to see economic success in 2021 led by business and residential developments, even as the pandemic created challenges. City of Beloit Economic Development Director Jennifer Hall, who joined the city in January of this year, said she felt Read more…
