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Racine's Historic Hotel Racine, 1893 - 1992
Explore Hotel Racine's history, from its castle-like 1893 design and 1925 rebuild to its 1992 demolition and the downtown Racine site today.
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October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Racine police budget 2027: $1M more for overtime
Spending would rise 6.2% without expanding the authorized sworn force. The proposal also removes funding for Flock cameras, as the chief discusses a possible replacement.
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October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Racine Theatre Guild to present “Angel Street (Gaslight)” Oct. 30–Nov. 15
Racine Theatre Guild will stage “Angel Street (Gaslight)” Oct. 30–Nov. 15 at 2519 Northwestern Ave., with Saturday matinees, value nights, and discounted tickets on select Thursdays.
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October 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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High School Football: Racine Lutheran dominates defending state champion in statement win
Crusaders outscore Kenosha St. Joseph 20-0 in the second half as Cohen Kraus climbs the state record books.
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October 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Who runs Racine County’s voting machines? What the records show
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. It is part of an ongoing Racine County Eye series on election claims and misinformation. A grant from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting helps fund our election stories, and Racine County Eye alone decides what it publishes.
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October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Top 5 Racine County Eye Stories from the week of October 10, 2026
See the top 5 stories from this past week.
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October 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Union Grove Union High School to host Phase 1 ribbon cutting, tours and trick-or-treating Oct. 24
Union Grove Union High School will hold a Phase 1 ribbon cutting Oct. 24 from 3–5 p.m., with the ceremony at 3 p.m., plus tours, a trick-or-treat route and food trucks.
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October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Racine 2027 budget: Why the city would use $5.1M in savings
The proposed 2027 budget uses $5.1 million in reserves to cover wages and operations as recurring revenue falls short of expenses.
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October 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Racine 2027 budget: Why the city would use $5.1M in savings
The proposed 2027 budget uses $5.1 million in reserves to cover wages and operations as recurring revenue falls short of expenses.
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October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Racine County Meals on Wheels: 2027 funding explained
Racine County proposes $181,591 in local support for Meals on Wheels in 2027. The budget lists $838,122 in expenses and $656,531 in other revenue.
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October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Racine sump-pump proposal: inspections, costs and home sales
The proposed requirement would cover one- to four-unit housing, with an inspected exemption. Owners could face installation costs, and property sales would trigger sewer inspections.
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October 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Union Grove man charged in Racine Target fitting room camera case
Racine police believe it also happened at other stores and want to hear from anyone at the Durand Avenue Target on Oct. 3 or 4.
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October 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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2026 trick-or-treat schedule for Racine County
Find the 2026 Racine County trick-or-treat schedule, including Halloween dates and times for cities, towns and villages plus local events.
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October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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10 haunted houses, hayrides, and walking tours in Southeastern Wisconsin
Find 10 haunted houses, haunted hayrides, cornfields and ghost tours across Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee and Walworth counties this Halloween.
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October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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17-year-old killed, 16-year-old in custody after shooting at Racine's Lockwood Park
A 17-year-old Racine boy died after being shot during a fight at a large gathering at Lockwood Park early Sunday, Oct. 4. A 16-year-old who was also shot is in custody as a person of interest.
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October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Racine 2027 Budget: Mason Address Oct. 5, Council Oct. 6
Mayor Cory Mason gives his 2027 Racine budget address Monday, Oct. 5. On Tuesday the council refers the budget and two lawsuit settlements to committee.
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October 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Congressional stock trading is not a good issue for Bryan Steil
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s investments helped make him millionaire, nearly doubling his net worth from $812,000 to nearly $1.9 million since he went to Congress, Wisconsin Watch reports.
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October 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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New downtown Racine loan program offers low-interest, partly forgivable loans to fill vacant storefronts
The Downtown Racine Business Attraction Loan Program offers loans of typically no more than $250,000, with up to 50% forgiveness, to businesses that open in a vacant downtown Racine building. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Racine Lutheran boys basketball coach Justin Hullum to step away from coaching for 2026-27 season
Crusaders to be led by 2012 alumnus Tyler Hughes while Hullum takes leave.
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October 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Racine Unified board unanimously censures member Mike Bellagio over social media post
The Racine Unified Board of Education unanimously approved a public censure Monday of board member and Clerk Mike Bellagio over an Aug. 24 Facebook post about Kelly Gallaher, chair of the Democratic Party of Racine County, and several other women.
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September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Gun goes off during confrontation on Durand Avenue in Mount Pleasant; no one hit, Racine woman, 21, arrested
A gun went off during a confrontation between two women on the 1700 block of Durand Avenue in Mount Pleasant on Sept. 29, 2026. No one was struck. A 21-year-old Racine woman was booked into the Racine County Jail on multiple counts of recklessly endangering safety.
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September 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Man charged with homicide in Koreem Ozier's killing; driver accused of helping him get away
Complaints say the accused gunman fired twice during a street fight at 12th and Memorial.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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2023 development agreement with Microsoft. Village officials say Microsoft can now collect it because its buildings have added more property value than the agreement requires.
Microsoft to redirect $5 million yearly incentive to Mount Pleasant, Village says
Money would help hold down the tax levy starting in 2027, officials say. The Village Board hasn’t decided how to spend it.
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September 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Starbuck students take charge of the lunchroom compost bucket
Starbuck International K-8 students are leading a school composting program, collecting cafeteria food waste and helping divert organic material from landfills.
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September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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McMynn parking ramp demolition underway in downtown Racine
Racine is demolishing the downtown McMynn parking garage, replacing it with a surface lot by late November. Tower residents get temporary parking.
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September 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM