Good morning, Racine.

Cree Lighting laid off 200 workers in two rounds at its Washington Ave. facility while UNFI plans to cease operations at its Sturtevant distribution center with employee separations starting June 20; legal issues continue as the community faces rising job uncertainty.

Horlick senior Devyn Vaughn, honored at prom, will start college after receiving a scholarship (worth $2,000) from Koos for Kids and acceptance to Shepherd’s College in Union Grove, where he will live on campus; he has also pursued a culinary pathway with teacher guidance.

RUSD reached a tentative agreement with unions on Wednesday for base wages for the 2026-27 school year; the deal covers both instructors and building service staff.

The district will move ahead with the new pay scale as the school year approaches.

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.