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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Racine County Eye will host Racine Storytelling Night on December 11 as nine local residents share real-life stories in an event running from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at 1926 Albert St. (building to the right of the Inclusive Bean) to support independent local journalism. Racine County Eye
- ➤ CBS 58, Telemundo Wisconsin, Hunger Task Force, and the Brewers Community Foundation will host a drive-thru food drive at American Family Field on Nov. 21 to collect food, frozen turkeys, and donations for local food pantries—community members can drop off items from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.—and receive a special gift bag. CBS58
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Racine and Kenosha counties are undergoing a digital transformation as more residents shop online, stream content, and work remotely while major companies like Amazon and Uline expand operations along I-94 — a push that will bring new warehouses, broadband projects and digital jobs to the region by 2027. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Racine Unified School District Board is set to vote on the demolition of Roosevelt Elementary School at 915 Romayne Ave during its Nov 17 meeting after the school closed at the end of the 2024–25 year due to a sharp enrollment drop, prompting boundary changes. The $1.86 million project—scheduled to start in late winter and wrap up by early spring—is funded through a 2020 referendum and will include archiving items from the school. Racine County Eye
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 28,000 Racine residents who rely on FoodShare face uncertainty as federal judges ordered the USDA to tap a $5 billion reserve for partial SNAP funding during the shutdown—Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency to help protect families while lawmakers consider temporary state assistance. The outcome remains unclear as federal decisions continue and political debates intensify. Racine County Eye
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A bipartisan bill in the Legislature will require the state health department to seek a federal waiver that gives up to 90 days of prerelease care for incarcerated people—covering substance use treatment and case management. Lawmakers support the measure and say the waiver must be submitted by Jan. 1, 2027 to help lower repeat offenses and ease reentry. Racine County Eye
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2025 Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
5:30-7 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — $4 parking available — Celebrate the holiday season with a delightful parade, tree lighting, and festive entertainment.
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Ladies Day Out in Downtown Racine
12-6 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free to attend, purchases required for card draws — Shop, dine, and enjoy special offers while winning prizes and swag bags.
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Holiday Pops Concert
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Racine Memorial Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wonder of the season with festive music and a community singalong at the Racine Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert.
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