Good morning, Racine.

A three-question poll asks Racine residents to share details about their favorite local business while emphasizing that independently owned shops boost the local economy by keeping more dollars in the community—research shows they return over three times more per sale compared to chain stores.

Drivers in Racine face delays as the 3000 block of Douglas Avenue is closed Dec.

1-5 for water service installation at the new Dunkin' Donuts at 3064 Douglas Ave; the city advises using Mt. Pleasant + South Streets + Rapids Drive as detours.

Low-income residents in Wisconsin are receiving smaller homestead tax credits as living costs rise—lawmakers have not updated the income limits and calculations in years.

Retired nurse Edith Butler and others now face higher expenses when credits fall short of offsetting growing rents and utilities.

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.