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Discover Wisconsin Beloit Episode to Air this Week
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Some of Beloit’s favorite dining spots, outdoor events and entertainment venues will be featured in a new Discover Wisconsin television episode this week. MORE INFO
Janesville’s North-Side ‘Hot Corner’ to Further Heat Up with New Chili’s
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette A Chili’s employee who was in staff orientation and training at the restaurant deferred to corporate officials on any major details, but he said the brand-new Chili’s is slated to officially open around May 8. MORE INFO
Educational Opportunity: Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center Friends Group hosts Public Information Session at Uptown Janesville
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette Organizers said more than 1,500 people walked through a ballooned archway into the informational event. The city had a booth set up that featured updated renderings of the proposed facility. MORE INFO
Rotary Botanical Gardens to Build Castle-Like ‘Comfort Station’ in Hillside
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Officials at Rotary Botanical Gardens hope a new concession and restroom building will bring hot cocoa and comfort to visitors at the outdoor gardens’ annual holiday light show. MORE INFO
Northside Intermediate School in Milton Adds Therapy Dog to Staff
(Milton, WI) Ryan Spoehr, APG Even elementary school kids have bad days. Now, when the going gets tough for students at Northside Intermediate School, they can turn to a new pair of floppy ears for comfort. MORE INFO
New Tax Increment District Proposed for Gateway Area
(Beloit, Wi) Rachel Brands, BDN The City of Beloit is proposing the creation of a Tax Increment District to prepare for future development in the Gateway area. MORE INFO
Janesville City Council Considers TIF Deal for New Multifamily Housing Development
(Janesville, WI) WCLO A planned multifamily housing project in Janesville has another hurdle to clear before becoming a reality. MORE INFO
Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Honors Businesses, Individuals
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN It was a full house at the Eclipse Center as the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests Tuesday to its 96th Annual Meeting and Dinner. MORE INFO
Beloit Film Festival Wraps Up for Another Year
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) drew the curtain on another year of movies, short films and music videos with organizers and fans giving the fest high marks.
Children’s Museum of Rock County says Former Bank Building will be its Future Home
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk Yaantenen, Gazette The Children’s Museum of Rock County says it’s chosen a permanent future location in downtown Janesville and has begun a capital campaign to raise funds to move forward. MORE INFO