Good morning, Racine.

After a wall collapse closed the venue last year, White Lilac has reopened its listening room for shows after a community GoFundMe raised over $23,000.

Owners Kelly McKay and Barbie Clarke say the intimate space is ready for live music.

School staff and district officials broke ground at Gilmore Fine Arts on May 26 to begin a $6,117,181 upgrade of the auditorium, classrooms, and common areas.

Construction will begin this summer and finish by summer next year, adding expanded seating & a new dance studio.

A multilingual fifth grader from Starbuck won the state association writing contest with an essay about her move from India to America.

The win +celebrates her hard work+ and is a proud moment for local educators.

Visit Racine County named McCleary (interim leader since Dec.

1) full-time as its head and unveiled a renovated visitor center to boost local tourism.

Dr. Ahmed Siddig of Ascension All Saints Hospital reminds Racine residents to learn the signs of stroke (balance, eyes, face, arms, speech) this May as National Stroke Awareness Month urges quick action; he advises calling 911 immediately if symptoms appear.

Local high schools in Racine County kicked off postseason play for spring sports Tuesday with regional matchups in softball, boys golf, tennis and track and more competitions are set for Thursday and Friday at local venues.

Summer Bash First Friday

4-9 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music, food trucks, and art at the Summer Bash.

RKC Third Coast FC vs St. Croix Legends SC

6-10 p.m. — Pritchard Park Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Catch an exciting USL2 match with local rivals at Pritchard Park.

Mini Golf Crawl: Putt Around Downtown

1-6 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — $20 per pair or $35 per foursome — Swing into fun with unique mini-golf locations and a chance to win prizes!

Science of Reading Mini-Con

8 AM - 5 PM — Racine Memorial Hall — Registration Fee Required — Engage in lively literacy sessions for K-5 educators with fun surprises including music and themed mocktails.

Classic Car Show

10 AM – 2 PM — Milaeger's — Free entry — Check out stunning classic cars and enjoy an automotive experience in Racine.