Good morning, Racine.

Mother and daughter Amy Valukas and Ally Heintz opened Busias XOXO at 210 Third St, where the Polish bakery offers cookies and eclectic goods; the duo currently travels to Waukesha for a commercial kitchen (often starting their baking at 3 a.m.) and plans to secure a local facility soon.

Racine native George Chardukian, a wealth management advisor, joined Carthage College’s Board of Trustees after donating support for the Dudley Riggle Endowed program.

His appointment adds a local perspective to the college’s leadership.

WisDOT Engineering Chief Jason Roselle shared an update on I-94 construction from Mar.

6 that is expected to last for years + affect local driving. The update highlights long-term changes that commuters should plan for.

Racine native Jimmie Ward (the only first-round pick from our city) will be released by the Texans today, closing his 11-season NFL career that included a Super Bowl start and a Juneteenth youth camp.

His release saves the team ($750,000) in cap space.

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.

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.