The Rock Ready Index Documents Q1's Fast Start to the New Year
Shoppers were still bullish in the first quarter as retail sales showed higher than expected retail gains in February and March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Rock County Board of Supervisors has yet to schedule a vote on extending an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Beloit, Rock County and the Ho Chunk Nation over the plan to build a casino in Beloit near Interstate 90.
The engineering and architect firm of McMahon Associates will draft a plan for the demolition of the former Garden Hotel, which then will be used to help choose a company to tear down the building.
The Janesville Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit Monday for a two-story addition to O’Riley and Conway’s at 214 W. Milwaukee St. that would house a microbrewery and have additional seating.
O’Riley and Conway’s Irish Pub in downtown Janesville is looking to add a two-story addition that will house brewing and distilling operations, additional seating, and a stage for live music.
Spring has welcomed warmer weather and two new restaurants to the Milton Avenue and Humes Road fast-food scenes.
The friendship business is booming at Beloit Auction & Realty Inc., so much so that the more than 50-year-old business badly needs additional space.
The long wait for a casino complex in Beloit is nearly over, as Ho Chunk officials have announce they plan a ground-breaking for the complex this fall.