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Rockford’s Biggest T-Shirt Store is Opening a New Location in Wisconsin

  Wisconsin Stateliners are freaking out, Rockford Art Deli is opening a new location in Beloit, welcome ‘BAD.’   Downtown Rockford, Illinois is in pretty good shape these days. We have thriving restaurants, a new fancy hotel, boutiques popping up everywhere and the number one spot to grab a t-shirt to show how much you Read more…

Senior Farmers’ Market vouchers to be distributed

JANESVILLE—Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers distribution will begin soon.   The program provides vouchers worth $45 to eligible seniors to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from participating vendors at Farmers’ Markets and roadside stands.   Vouchers are offered on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.   Read full article here

Midwest Darkness: Shining a positive light through the black

Zack Goodrow Jun 5, 2024   BELOIT — On June 7 at 5 p.m. in the Beloit Art Center, J.R. Broshous will unveil his “Midwest Darkness: A Dark Art Gallery” to the public. Organized by J.R. Broshous, the exhibit will showcase 11 artists’ work including feature paint, photography and organic materials.   Along with artist Read more…

Fridays in the Park enjoy outdoor lunch-time fun

By Clint Wolf Jun 2, 2024   BELOIT — The sun was shining, the aroma of food was wafting through the air and toes were tapping to music at Fridays in the Park at First National Bank Plaza.   Although the season for Fridays in the Park kicked off on Friday, May 24, rain caused Read more…

Beloit & Vicinity Art Exhibit opens Saturday at Wright Museum

  Clint Wolf | May 28, 2024 Updated May 28, 2024 BELOIT — The 66th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Art Exhibition will open on Saturday, June 1 at the Wright Museum of Art on the Beloit College campus.   The Beloit & Vicinity Art Exhibition has been recognized as one of Wisconsin’s oldest regional juried art shows Read more…

Construction Is Rolling At The Future Henry Dorrbaker’s In Beloit

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current – May 23, 2024   BELOIT, Wis. — After dining at one of Geronimo Hospitality Group’s downtown restaurants a few years ago, Diane Hendricks issued a challenge to the president and CEO of the company. What’s next?   Hendricks and Rob Gerbitz, president and CEO of Geronimo Hospitality and Hendricks Commercial Properties, think Read more…

Beloit City officials, those behind Dorrbaker’s project hold “First Roll”

| By Big Radio News Staff |   A developer and Beloit city officials tried out duck-pin bowling to celebrate a ceremonial “first roll” Wednesday at the location of the future Henry Dorrbaker’s entertainment venue in downtown Beloit. City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos says the more than 20,000-square-foot facility will be packed with options for adults Read more…

First duck pin bowling balls tossed for Dorrbaker center in Beloit

First duck pin bowling balls tossed for Dorrbaker center in Beloit | Local News | beloitdailynews.com   BELOIT — The first duckpin bowling balls were tossed Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Henry Dorrbaker Pub and Play center.   The new center in the Ironworks Campus on Third Street in downtown Beloit, will feature Read more…

‘First Roll’ for Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub and Play venue in Beloit under construction

By Mike Garrigan   BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) – If you are a big fan of games and entertainment accompanying your food, then a new venue coming to downtown Beloit may be just up your alley.   Leaders with Geronimo Hospitality and Hendricks Commercial Properties, hope the soon-to-be-built Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub and Play will become a Read more…

Savor the season at the 9 best farmers markets in Wisconsin

Photo courtesy of Dane County Farmers’ Market via Instagram. By Erin Yarnall   If there’s any state that’s proud of its agriculture, it has to be Wisconsin. Nicknamed The Dairy State, Wisconsin is home to more than 64,000 farms. And although Wisconsin might be famous for its dairy products, that’s not the only thing that Read more…