Let’s face it. This school year will go down in history as unforgettable. Whether you’re an educator, student, parent, and or community member, you know that times have been challenging. COVID-19 is continually changing our education system and how it functions. Yet, behind every struggle and obstacle this year has been an educator who loves […]
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WPRA Summer Attraction Discount Tickets Now Available
Racine – Discounted tickets for many popular summer attractions are now available from City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS). The Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association’s summer ticket program will continue through August or while quantities are available. Tickets to the following locations are available: Jet Boat Adventure – Wisconsin DellsMilwaukee County ZooMt. […]
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Former Volunteer Coach Accused Of Child Sex Crimes
RACINE – A former volunteer wrestling coach at Horlick High School has been charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office in a 27-count complaint related to child sex crimes. Benigno Q. Velasquez, 60, of Racine, made an initial court appearance on Wednesday where cash bond was set at $25,000, according to online court records. […]
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Racine Prom Photo Submissions
Prom in Racine is unlike prom anywhere else. Since 1953, Racine Founder’s Rotary Post Prom has been a tradition embedded into the city. Whether you attended in 1960 or if you attended within the past couple years, chances are you have memories from that night. If you were lucky, you may have even gone more […]
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Protect Yourself From Too Much Sun This Summer
As warmer months are just around the corner and life is slowly becoming more normalized, more and more people are beginning to plan their activities and vacations. One of the most crucial things to consider isn’t where to go and what to do. Instead, it’s how you will protect yourself from the elements while you’re […]
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DNR Stocks Local Ponds With Rainbow Trout
RACINE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has stocked six local ponds with approximately 5,900 yearling rainbow trout in time for inland fishing season opening day. The season runs from Saturday, May 1 through March 6, 2022. The ponds – designated as Urban Fishing Waters – are located at Johnson Park, Lockwood […]
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First Fridays return to downtown Racine
RACINE – First Fridays, a popular monthly shopping and entertainment event in downtown Racine, is back from 4 to 9 p.m. this Friday, May 7. The event was curtailed in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. The May edition is described as “a soft opening” by Tony Bigonia, president/chair of the First Fridays organization. There will […]
Downtown Racine Wine Walks
The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting Wine Walks on May 1 and 8, 2021 with two sessions available on each date to ensure smaller crowd sizes (1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Enjoy the change of seasons in beautiful downtown by sampling 20 delicious wines poured at 20 participating […]
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Racine Lifts Occupancy Limits; Masks Still Required
RACINE – The City of Racine has revised its “Safer Racine” ordinance to end occupancy limits that were put in place last year to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The revisions were released Thursday by Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie Kay Bowersox. The update to the ordinance includes: Increases indoor and outdoor capacity […]
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Racine Among 15 Cities and Counties Selected for 2021 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program
City of Racine – The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, have announced 15 cities and counties, including Racine, which will begin the process for certification in a national cohort with support from the LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program. According to a release from the USGBC, the Bank of […]
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House Fire Displaces Family, Reptiles
RACINE – A house fire displaced a family of three and several reptiles here Sunday afternoon. There were no injuries. Racine firefighters were called to a home at 2049 Jay Eye See Avenue about 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, there was heavy smoke and fire at the exterior rear of the building. A woman in the […]
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County To Host Resource Fair This Saturday
RACINE — Racine County will host “Coffee with the County,” a community resource fair this Saturday (April 24). The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Main Project & Café, 1014 State St. Residents are invited to stop by and learn first-hand about a wide range of county services, including FoodShare, […]
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RUSD Announces High School Graduation Sites, Dates
RACINE – The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) has announced high school graduation dates and locations. Each graduate will be allowed two (2) guests. Additional details will be shared by each high school, according to the RUSD Facebook page here. Here are the graduation plans for the RUSD high schools: Academies of Racine – Horlick […]
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Looking for a job?
Find the right job isn’t easy, but we’re here to help. We’re launching a job list, but we’ve also got some tips and tricks to land that job. If you are an employer looking to hire, click here to list your jobs. Current job openings American Metal Technologies seeks CNC Operator Cree Lighting seeks Assembler […]
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List your job with Racine County Eye
List your job on the Racine County Eye jobs board for only $30 per listing. Submit the job and make your payment, we’ll take care of the rest. If you have any questions, feel free to email Krish Colon at krish@racinecountyeye.com. If you would like to sponsor our employment page, we have several openings for […]
