The public part of the Machinery Row project took a step forward with a grant while the developer of the private portion of the project will be given more time to sort out development issues. Machinery Row developer Rodney Blackwell, owner of the FDP MR LLC, will donate half of the 5.57 acres along the Root River between […]
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Video: Racine Aldermanic Candidate Forum
Five of six candidates running for three contested races on the Racine Common Council pitched their ideas around reducing the unemployment rate, keeping and attracting business, and helping city residents. The Racine Taxpayer Association and the Racine County Eye sponsored a candidate forum Wednesday night at Gateway Technical College to help voters learn more about […]
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7 Seats Open On Racine Common Council In Spring
Seven positions are up for the taking on the Racine Common Council in the spring election on April 5, but only five people have submitted campaign registration papers. The even numbered seats will be on the ballot, which are currently held by:  Mollie Jones, 2nd District Alderman Jim Kaplan, 4th District Alderman, Sandy Weidner, 6th District Alderman […]