Ho-Chunk launches casino construction in Beloit + More

Ho-Chunk launches casino construction in Beloit (archived)

More than 200 people came to Willowbrook Road Friday morning for the official beginning of construction of a Ho-Chunk casino, convention center, and 312-room, 18-story hotel.

The Ho-Chunk casino and hotel project is estimated to cost $405 million. When complete it will employ an estimated 1,500 people, Ho-Chunk officials have said.

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Housing options in Beloit aren’t keeping up with economic growth, leaving some in a pinch

Economic development in Beloit has outpaced residential growth, creating a housing crisis and leaving residents in an inaccessible market.

Living Wage Calculation for Janesville-Beloit, WI

The poverty wage is $7.24, whereas the minimum wage is only $7.25 for a single adult.

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If you make $7.25 per hour, your yearly income is about $15,000 ($1316/month)

Average Rent in Beloit, Wisconsin

Because the average rent in Beloit is $1,018, you’ll want to make about $3,393 per month or $40,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses.

Cost of Living in Beloit, WI

The average cost of living in Beloit is $1862, which is in the top 24% of the most expensive cities in the world, ranked 2274th out of 9294 in our global list, 1804th out of 2202 in the United States, and 31st out of 39 in Wisconsin.

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Condition of the Working Class in England, by Engels, 1845: The Attitude of the Bourgeoisie Towards the Proletariat