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🌱 Undercover drug sting reached a South Beloit gas station

Also, don't miss Wednesday Work Day on the South Beloit Patch calendar

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Hello South Beloit! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Undercover drug sting reached a South Beloit gas station

Also on today's calendar: Paul Hieser: Pauley Christmas at Fair Oaks and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in South Beloitfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 23, low: -2.
  • Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 2 and low of -9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 4 people plead guilty to attempt to distribute cocaine in Green Bay (greenbaypressgazette.com) — Federal court records describe how an undercover agent bought methamphetamine at a South Beloit gas station as part of a larger cocaine trafficking investigation tied to Rockford and Green Bay. Four people have now pleaded guilty and face at least 10 years in prison, with sentencings scheduled in March.
   

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Wednesday Work Day
    Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St, South Beloit
    10:00 am

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 16
  • Boys BBall Vs RFD Christian
    Willowbrook Middle School South Beloit, IL 61080
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Paul Hieser: Pauley Christmas at Fair Oaks
    Fair Oaks Rehabilitation & Health Care Center , 1515 Blackhawk Blvd , South Beloit
    11:00 am
  • Band Concert 5th-8th Gr
    Willowbrook Middle School South Beloit, IL 61080
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Choir Concert 5th-8th Gr
    Willowbrook Middle School South Beloit, IL 61080
    6:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Bucciferro McDonald's Assistant Manager in South Beloit. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Rockton

  • Rockton to test new filtration systems to tackle PFAS chemicals in water (mystateline.com)
  • Death notices for the far Stateline: Dec. 8, 2025 (roscoenews.com)

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