RACINE – The City of Racine will again require face masks to be worn indoors and while on public transportation, within the city limits, in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Racine Common Council, in a special, virtual meeting Tuesday evening, voted 8-6 to reinstate a city ordinance that requires anyone, age […]
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Registration for PRCS Adult Volleyball League Open
RACINE – Registration for the City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Adult Volleyball league will be held Monday, August 30 – Friday, September 24, 2021. Team registration information and forms may be picked up at the PRCS main office at 800 Center St., Rm. 127, or may be printed from the PRCS […]
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Registration for PRCS Adult Basketball League Open
RACINE – Registration for the City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Adult Basketball league will be held Monday, August 30 – Friday, September 24, 2021. Team registration information and forms may be picked up at the PRCS main office at 800 Center St., Rm. 127, or may be printed from the PRCS […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
Health Department Proposes Reinstating A City Face Coverings Ordinance
City of Racine – Today, Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, proposed reinstating the City’s indoor face mask ordinance. A special meeting of the Common Council has been called for Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. to vote on the proposal. Public Health Administrator Bowersox issued the following statement with her request for the ordinance: “During this time of heightened awareness […]
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City Launches Road Impact Loan Program
RACINE – The City of Racine has launched a loan program to assist businesses impacted by road construction, particularly the reconstruction work on parts of Washington Avenue (Highway20). The City of Racine Road Construction Loan Program provides 0% interest working capital loans of up to $5,000. There is a total of $50,000 available for this […]
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Mayor Mason Announces Hip Hop Appreciation Month
August is now officially declared as Hip Hop Appreciation Month in the City of Racine. The request for recognition came from numerous hip-hop enthusiasts, local business owners, and artists. Mayor Cory Mason declared this proclamation to highlight the hip-hop genre, culture, and community. Since 2011, the city of Racine and the Origins of Hip-Hop 8 […]
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City of Racine Launches Gift Card Incentive Program
RACINE – Are you a City of Racine resident and haven’t been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus? Do you have a friend, relative, or neighbor who hasn’t gotten the shot? If so, there’s a $50 gift card in it for you. Effective today (Wednesday, Aug. 18), the City of Racine is offering a $50 gift […]
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Jung Named Racine Transit Manager; Will Leave Council
RACINE – Alderman Trevor Jung will leave the Racine Common Council to become the City of Racine’s Transit Manager effective Aug. 30. He’ll fill the position held by Michael Maierle, who is retiring. “I am excited to have Trevor become the new face of public transit in Racine. Trevor has always been an advocate for and […]
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City, RUSD, and AMI Health Partner to Bring Vaccine Clinics to School Events
RACINE– Today, Mayor Cory Mason and RUSD Superintendent Dr. Eric Gallien announced a partnership to help provide more equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine for students and families at upcoming school events with the support of AMI Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). AMI Health, which currently operates the vaccine clinic at […]
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Local Health Officials Urge COVID-19 Vaccination
RACINE COUNTY – Local health officials are strongly encouraging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as a highly infectious variant of the virus is spreading quickly around the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Data Tracker, Racine County has seen a three-fold increase in COVID-19 cases in the past week, […]
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City of Racine Reinstates Mask Requirement Inside City Buildings
RACINE – The City of Racine on Wednesday, following new guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) related to COVID-19, reinstated a face mask requirement for city employees and the public inside City-owned buildings. The requirement, which takes effect Thursday (July 29), will mandate that face masks be worn: By City employees while […]
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Winners of the Lake F/X Games Announced
RACINE– The City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department (PRCS) has announced the results of the Lake F/X Games held on Saturday, July 24, at the Pershing Park B3 Skate Park. Placing in the Scooter-ama Competition: 11 & Under 1st place – Brody Ervin Division 2nd place – Travis […]
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Racine Residents Encouraged To Claim Child Tax Credits
CITY OF RACINE – Eligible families are encouraged to claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC), a newly expanded federal tax credit of up to $300 per child paid monthly. The City of Racine is offering to help families navigate the required steps through its Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). “Thanks to President Biden, Racine families have an extraordinary opportunity […]
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Former Horlick Manufacturing Site Welcomes “Belle City Square”
RACINE- The former historic Horlick Manufacturing site is under renovation. The first renovated building at Belle City Square will soon open. The Belle City Square is a 16-acre site along Northwestern Avenue. The first apartment building’s name was officially announced today. Developed by J. Jeffers & Company, the City of Racine supported the renovation through […]
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Council To Consider The Corner House Proposal July 20
RACINE – The Racine Common Council is scheduled to consider a proposed outdoor dining patio and kitchen addition for The Corner House on the Lake supper club, 207 Gaslight Drive. The proposal will be on the July 20 agenda. The City of Racine Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved the plans following a public hearing […]