Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Warner Dog Park reopened Thursday after an investigation ruled out toxic or contagious diseases linked to a dog's death earlier this month. The Journal Times
- ➤ The Racine County Food Bank will offer several opportunities in March for residents to help. It serves 11 local pantries plus emergency shelters, meal sites and social service agencies in the county. The Journal Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sister Esther Szambelan of the Racine Sisters of St. Dominic celebrates her 105th birthday today and will mark her 85th Jubilee later this year, reflecting decades of devoted service in the community. The Journal Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stacia Thompson (founder of the Impact Collective) is named chief workforce strategist for the Mahone Foundation's Career Exploration Organization Mentoring Program (a new youth mentoring initiative) to boost career readiness among local youth. The Journal Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Milaeger's annual winter pop-up biergarten offers four days of German beer, food, music and activities in Racine + invites friends to celebrate winter together. FOX6
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Chili Ice Walk
12-4 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience ice sculpting, chili sampling, and a scavenger hunt in a festive downtown setting.
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A Tribute to Bix Fest 2026
12:00 p.m. — Delta Hotels Mount Pleasant — Ticketed event — Experience a weekend filled with traditional jazz, swing music, dancing, and film screenings honoring the legacy of Phil Pospychala.
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The Tannahill Weavers Concert
8-11 p.m. — McAuliffe's Pub — Ticketed event — Experience the lively Celtic sounds of Scotland's Tannahill Weavers in a cozy pub setting.
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