🌱 What South Beloit’s new fire chief means for local emergency services

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In today's newsletter:

• What South Beloit’s new fire chief means for local emergency services

Also on today's calendar: Paul Hieser: Pauley Christmas at Fair Oaks and 3 more events.

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.
• Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 36, low: 31.
• Thursday: Becoming windier; a.m. rain, with a high of 40 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• New chief appointed for South Beloit Fire Department (wifr.com) — South Beloit has selected Scott Fischer as its next fire chief, with the city council unanimously approving his appointment and a swearing-in planned for January 5, 2026, pending screenings. Fischer brings decades of experience from Alaska, Wisconsin, and Beloit, and his hiring marks a key step in restarting South Beloit’s fire agency and shaping future emergency services for residents.
   

📸 Around South Beloit

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Beloit

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★ Featured events ★

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

Wednesday December 17

• Paul Hieser: Pauley Christmas at Fair Oaks
  Fair Oaks Rehabilitation & Health Care Center , 1515 Blackhawk Blvd , South Beloit
  11:00 am
• Forreston Varsity Softball @ South Beloit
  South Beloit High School · South Beloit , IL , South Beloit
  4:30 pm
• 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
• South Beloit Girls Varsity Basketball @ North Boone
  North Boone High School · Poplar Grove , IL , South Beloit
  6:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• PGE Winter Concert
  Poplar Grove Elem School Poplar Grove, IL 61065
  6:00 pm
• PGE Christmas Concert
  Poplar Grove Elem School Poplar Grove, IL 61065
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Peter Mayer's Stars & Promises Christmas Tour in Rockton, IL
  Hononegah Community High School , 307 Salem St , Rockton
  7:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Winter Break - No School
  Belvidere CUSD 100 Belvidere, IL 61008
• High School Swim Team w/ 1 Lap Lane
  YMCA of Belvidere - Pool/Aquatics , 220 W Locust St , Belvidere
  3:00 pm
• Open Swim w/ 1 Lap Lane
  YMCA of Belvidere - Pool/Aquatics , 220 W Locust St , Belvidere
  5:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone missing their terrier like dog?
  Spotted on Lanae Way & Commercial Parkway. Wearing Pink collar. (Nextdoor Winfield)

• Illinois Staffing posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in South Beloit. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Bucciferro McDonald's Assistant Manager in South Beloit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Beloit here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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