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Downtown Bound: American Belle Boutique Relocating to West Milwaukee Street
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette American Belle, a modern chic boutique is about to relocate from the Milton Avenue corridor to downtown Janesville. MORE INFO
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Planned on Humes Road in Janesville
(Janesville, WI) WCLO Janesville motorists could soon have another place to get their oil changed in less time than it takes to eat lunch. A developer submits plans to construct a new Valvoline Instant Oil Change between Carquest and Dollar Tree at 1950 Humes Road....
Beloit to Host Lt. Governor’s Small Business Academy
(Beloit, WI) On April 30th, from 8 AM - Noon, the Beloit Public Library will host an in-person Small Business Academy session. This event is part of a statewide, four-day educational and networking series for entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Year 2024 is...
Beloit International Film Festival Ends 10-Day Run
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN “I think everybody involved feels this was a real victory for us.” That was the assessment from Beloit International Film Festival Executive Director Greg Gerard as the festival ended its 19th season on Sunday. MORE INFO
Butterfly Club Marks 100th Anniversary
(Town of Turtle, WI) Debra Jensen-DeHart, BDN Inspired by yellow and white butterflies fluttering in a nearby field, the namesake for the restaurant at 5246 E. County Road X was created. MORE INFO
Janesville City Council Approves TIF expansion to Include Uptown Janesville Mall
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette The Janesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to expand an existing Milton Avenue-area TIF district to include the Uptown Janesville Mall and the Diamond Ridge Apartments on Woodman Road. MORE INFO
VetsRoll Honored with Street Naming
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Since 2010, veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War have traveled to Washington, D.C. free of charge thanks to the VetsRoll program.
Beloit International Film Festival Opens with a Bang
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) festival kicked off Friday for its 19th season and is featuring over 100 films through April 14. MORE INFO
Geronimo Hospitality Group Unveils Plans for Henry Dorrbaker’s
(Beloit, WI) Get ready to let the good times roll in Beloit! Geronimo Hospitality Group is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of Henry Dorrbaker's, a one-of-a-kind concept set to revolutionize downtown Beloit's entertainment scene. MORE INFO
City of Janesville Gives $2 million to Children’s Museum of Rock County
(Janesville, WI) Gazette Staff The Janesville City Council voted unanimously Monday night to give $2 million to the planned Children’s Museum of Rock County. MORE INFO