Good morning, Racine.

Made in Racine will host a live podcast on November 20 that tells the stories of local inventors who created everyday products—featuring panelists like Tom Friedel, Cheyanne Lencioni and Paul Holley, a trivia game, a Q&A session and refreshments from Uncorkt for a live audience.

The Racine Unified School District Board approved the demolition of Roosevelt Elementary School at 915 Romayne Ave after enrollment dropped, and the project is set to cost $1.86 million.

The demolition will start in late winter—finishing by early spring, and the district plans to archive school items and donate bricks.

At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Raymond School Board discussed ending open enrollment for 2026–27 after early projections showed only 18 kindergarten students—12 current 4K students and 6 new applicants—and will vote in January while preparing for possible staffing and program changes to balance state funds.

Winslow Elementary, a 170-year-old building on Park Avenue that has long been vacant, was taken over by the city in a 2023 land swap with Racine Unified School District — residents are now invited to share ideas on redeveloping the site.

The city will post additional polls for other properties soon.

Racine County’s sales tax brings in over $1.5 million each month.

County Executive Ralph Malicki introduced ordinance and policy amendments — designed to strengthen oversight, improve long-term planning and ensure that sales tax revenues are used responsibly.

College sports rules changed when new reforms took effect on August 1 and July 1, making scholarships more secure, expanding academic support, and increasing medical coverage — steps that now let athletes earn from their sport.

The changes came from NCAA legislation and a Historic House settlement — giving Racine high-school athletes and their families a safer path to college.

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.