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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Racine residents told their views in a survey and on Facebook that a grocery store is needed at the empty Walgreens spot on Memorial Drive and State Street after Save-A-Lot closed — they said a new store would ease the food desert and bring jobs even though the city has not yet set redevelopment plans. Racine County Eye
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Woodman’s Food Market soft opened at 5403 Durand Ave in Racine on Aug. 14, offering residents a new 24/7 option for groceries. The employee-owned store will hold its grand opening Sept. 6—bringing a wide variety of food items closer to home. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caledonia Police share safety tips for a safe start to the school year—advising parents to drive slowly in school zones, use designated drop-off areas, and choose safe walking routes. They also urge families to talk about online safety and report any unusual activity immediately. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gage Stills—a Racine native and first-time candidate—announced his run for Congress in the 1st District on Aug. 12, running on a progressive, working-class platform as he challenges incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil; he will host digital town halls every Thursday and an in-person event on Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Racine Public Library. Racine County Eye
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Racine plans to add 300 new housing units per year with projects like the new 12-home Herrick Village Habitat for Humanity development on Memorial Drive—an effort designed to revitalize neighborhoods while residents worry about rising costs displacing longtime homeowners. City officials argue that mixed-use development and retail upgrades will support community sustainability without forcing out existing residents. Racine County Eye
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