News in Racine
Mahone Foundation, Edvest to award $500 scholarships to 20 eighth-graders in Racine and Kenosha through essay contest
RACINE/KENOSHA — The Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Foundation and Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 college savings program are partnering on a scholarship initiative aimed at helping middle school students in Racine and Kenosha begin saving early for college or career training. The program…
Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
Wisconsin voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether to approve three Republican-led state constitutional amendments that GOP lawmakers say would limit government overreach and Democrats describe as unnecessary. The general election referendums would limit the governor’s use of the…
Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine – Obituary
Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine, died Sept. 15, 2026. She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church for over sixty years. Service details at Racine County Eye. Ora Lee Gray, 83, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 11:20 am. ©2024 " Racine County Eye…
Shirley Chmielewski, 91, of Racine – Obituary
Shirley J. Chmielewski, 91, of Racine, died Sept. 13, 2026. Real estate Hall of Fame recipient and community volunteer. Service details at Racine County Eye. Shirley Chmielewski, 91, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 10:38 am. ©2024 " Racine County…
McMynn parking ramp demolition underway in downtown Racine
Demolition of the McMynn parking ramp in downtown Racine is underway, and McMynn Tower residents who parked there have been contacted about other places to put their cars. The ramp is owned by the city, not by McMynn Tower. The city approved the demolition in its 2026 budget. The…
Understanding the Cost of Dental School Before You Enroll
Getting accepted into dental school is a major achievement, but acceptance is only one part of preparing for the years ahead. Before enrolling, future dental students need to understand what the education will cost and how those expenses will fit into their overall financial…
Passive Income from a Legal Perspective: Things to Know
Passive income is a phrase tossed around a lot, and many people are not immune to its allure. Who doesn’t want to generate additional income after all? However, if you do start earning passive income, it’s crucial to understand it from a legal perspective, including potential…
Casey Timothy McLeod, 61, of Racine – Obituary
Casey Timothy McLeod, 61, of Racine, died Aug. 26, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial Oct. 13, 2026. Service details at Racine County Eye. Casey Timothy McLeod, 61, of Racine – Obituary was first posted on September 23, 2026 at 12:39 pm. ©2024 " Racine County Eye ". Use of this feed…
How the upcoming midterms could change Wisconsin election policy
Over the past several years, gridlock between the Republican Legislature and Democratic governor’s office means election legislation in Wisconsin has hardly seen the light of day. Though Republican lawmakers have pushed for stricter voting rules, Gov. Tony Evers has blocked those…
Absentee voting opens in Wisconsin
This story also appeared in Wisconsin Examiner Voting in Wisconsin’s midterm elections has officially begun. Local clerks across the state were required to send absentee ballots to voters with valid requests already on file by Thursday, Sept. 17. Data from the Wisconsin Elections…
Peter Theos, 88, of Racine – Obituary
RACINE — Peter Theos, 88, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at his residence. Peter Theos’s Early Life Peter was born Sept. 16, 1937, to Bill and Nike (Michalopoulous) Theos. After graduating from Washington Park High School, he worked as a supervisor at J. I. Case and retired after…
Ruth Elizabeth Swaagman, 84, of Racine – Obituary
Ruth Elizabeth Swaagman (née Veldboom) was born Sept. 7, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Elizabeth Veldboom. She died Sept. 19, 2026. Ruth Elizabeth Swaagman’s Early Life Ruth grew up in Oostburg and attended Oostburg High School. She later earned her teaching…