The Racine Roundup took place at the TMJ4 studio on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Dec. 14. This week’s segment was brought to viewers by Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim along with editor Loren Lamoreaux. This week, the Racine Roundup continued on with all things merry and bright. The segment shared details […]
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Blank-Fest Wisconsin warms up Racine: 225 blankets collected among thousands of dollars and items
RACINE — Donation totals for the 17th annual Blank-Fest Wisconsin have been tallied up. The collection event, which is a benefit for multiple area homeless assistance organizations, saw one of its best years yet, according to organizers. Ron Purtee and JJ McAuliffe – Submitted photo Heading up the event is the owner of McAuliffe’s Pub, […]
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2 Businesses closing in Racine: Dewey’s and George’s Tavern
RACINE — Two well-loved businesses in Racine are shutting their doors. Dewey’s Restaurant And Sports Bar and George’s Tavern are putting an end to their operations just before 2024. Two Racine staples shut their doors before 2024 Dewey’s Dewey’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, more commonly known as “Dewey’s” will stop operating on Dec. 31, according […]
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Blank-Fest 2022 in photos
Ian Gould, a musician originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, closed out Blank-Fest 2022 Sunday afternoon at McAuliffe’s Pub, 3700 Meachem Road. Santa (who looked suspiciously like J.J. McAuliffe) even made an appearance on stage. Blank-Fest mountain of donations Admission to the 16th annual music event, held over three days, were blankets, gloves, caps, hand warmers, […]
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Blank-Fest Wisconsin returns Dec. 9-11 to benefit area homeless
RACINE — Absolutely nothing keeps Blank-Fest Wisconsin down. The weekend music benefit for area homeless assistance organizations returns for its 16th edition Friday-Sunday, Dec. 9-11 at McAuliffe’s Pub, 3700 Meachem Road. “It’s really become a tradition and we’re grateful for the community’s support all these years,” says J.J. McAuliffe, the pub’s owner who founded the […]