Incumbent Natalia Taft, 40, is defending her seat against Jason Williams in the spring election on April 6, 2021, for City of Racine District 13. To read more about other races, click here. Where do you live? City of Racine How long have you lived there? Almost 9 years Age? 40 Spouse or partner’s name? […]
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Posted inBreaking, Local news, Weather
City of Racine Snow Emergency
A snow emergency has been declared for the City of Racine. The National Weather Service predicts a significant snowfall on Saturday January 30, 2021 until Sunday January 31, 2021. Per section 94-216 of the municipal code, Commissioner of Public Works, John Rooney declares a snow emergency. A snow emergency is in effect from midnight until […]
Posted inFinances, Real Estate
City of Racine Mortgage Assistance Program Guidelines
Housing Resources, Inc. will administer CARES Act funding from the City of Racine to provide mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners who are facing mortgage delinquency or foreclosure due to financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Program Objective The purpose of the City of Racine Mortgage Assistance Program is to aid in foreclosure […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Racine City Leaders Oppose Youth Facility Site Selection
RACINE – City of Racine leaders, including Mayor Cory Mason and a majority of the Racine Common Council, have gone on record in opposition to the proposed location of a youth detention facility within the city limits. In a letter to Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave and the Racine County Board issued Monday, the city […]
Posted inBreaking, Local news, Police and fire
Racine Police investigating attempted homicide; suspect in custody
RACINE ⏤ Racine Police are investigating an attempted homicide that occurred Monday evening, leaving a man in the hospital with a gunshot wound. The crime took place near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Albert Street, and police have taken a suspect in custody. Police responded to Ascension All Saints Hospital about 10:23 p.m. […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Never Mind!: Racine winter parking restrictions won’t change after all
File photo by Scott Anderson, Patch Staff RACINE ⏤ A planned change to city of Racine winter parking restrictions isn’t taking place. Instead, the city will continue to enforce the current winter parking restrictions for the 2020-2021 winter season. Those restrictions run from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. during snow emergencies. The Department of Public […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS, Local news
Racine launches state’s first Financial Empowerment Center
City of Racine RACINE ⏤ City of Racine residents who are struggling with finances, debt, poor credit and related issues can get free, professional one-on-one help at the new Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The new center officially opened at a Monday virtual news conference. The Racine FEC is the first city-sponsored program of its […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
City Launches Financial Empowerment Center Monday
RACINE – The City of Racine will announce the official opening of the Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) at a virtual press conference at noon on Monday (Dec. 7). The Racine FEC will offer free, professional, one-on-one financial counseling to help City of Racine individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, manage their finances; […]
Posted inCelebrations
Thanksgiving Day 2020 Roundup
Looking for a Thanksgiving meal or wondering what’s closed and what’s not? Here’s a list of our Thanksgiving Day-related posts.
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Racine Sets Stricter Business Capacity Limits; New COVID-19 Rules Start Friday
RACINE – Reduced capacity limits for retailers, bars, restaurants, and other businesses within the City of Racine will take effect this Friday (Nov. 27) as public health officials attempt to slow the recent acceleration of the COVID-19 virus. The revisions to the Safer Racine ordinance were announced Tuesday afternoon by Dottie-Kay Bowersox, Public Health Administrator […]
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From Dixie cup to Downtown Racine’s Holiday Tree
The Holiday tree is now decorated and on display in Downtown Racine. The tree remains on the corner of 6th street in Monument Square. Along the shores of Lake Michigan, a green pine shines for all to see. It’s dazzling lights are hard to miss. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on the annual Racine […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Free Meter Parking Days are back In Downtown
RACINE – Free meter parking in Downtown Racine is back for the holidays in 2020. The City of Racine and the Downtown Racine Corporation have teamed up to coordinate free meter parking on the following Saturdays: November 28 (Small Business Saturday), December 5, December 12 (Kris Kringle Tour and Open House), and December 19. This […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
Racine Coalition Health Care Services To Be Provided By Ascension
RACINE – The Racine Coalition, a consortium of local public sector employers, will begin receiving health care services from Ascension Wisconsin Employer Solutions later this month. Racine Coalition members are the City of Racine, Racine County, and the Racine Unified School District. Ascension Wisconsin Employer Solutions will provide primary and acute care, wellness services including […]
Posted inElections, Government, Local news, Politics
City of Racine Announces Early Voting Hours, Locations, and Drop Box Locations
City of Racine – Yesterday, Tara Coolidge, the City Clerk for the City of Racine, announced the locations of secure absentee ballot drop boxes throughout the City, as well as the times and locations of in-person absentee voting. For the convenience of City residents, the Clerk has also launched a new website, www.voteracine.org, where information […]
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Free Bus Rides Ending Soon
RACINE – Free bus rides on RYDE, the Racine Area Public Transit, will end on Monday, Sept. 28. RYDE suspended fares on March 26 as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce close contact between riders and between riders and drivers at the farebox. RYDE officials reported in a news release that resumption […]
