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• Top 5 Racine County Eye Stories from the week of February 7, 2026 February 7, 2026
  This weekly roundup highlights the five most-read stories on Racine County Eye from the past week, covering the news our readers couldn’t stop talking about. From local business openings to public safety, education, and community responses, here’s your chance to catch up on what mattered most around Racine. Top Stories Conclusion: Stay tuned for more […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Racine Public Works Committee to vote on $1.4M streets contract closeout, Red Apple parking limits February 7, 2026
  The City of Racine Public Works and Services Committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10, with votes expected on a $1,407,331.28 final payment to close out the city’s 2025 “Assessable Streets and Alleys” contract and proposed school-day parking restrictions near Red Apple. The committee meets at 5:30 p.m. at Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue, Room […]
  Denise Lockwood
• Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 767 offers $2,500 scholarship to Racine-area seniors February 6, 2026
  Graduating high school seniors in the Racine area will have the opportunity to apply for a $2,500 scholarship being offered by Racine Chapter 767 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, with applications due by April 30, 2026. The scholarship is open to students graduating in 2026 from Racine-area high schools. Chapter 767 officials said the […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Local students recognized as Students of the Month for academic achievement and character February 6, 2026
  Students from multiple grade levels were recently recognized as Students of the Month, an honor awarded to individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, positive behavior and a commitment to personal responsibility. The monthly recognition highlights students selected by various academic departments based on a range of criteria, including academic progress, attitude, effort, behavior, character and […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan visits Racine, talks about ICE revamp, state fulfilling promise to public schools, data centers February 6, 2026
  RACINE, WI – Former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ cabinet member and gubernatorial candidate, Joel Brennan, visited Racine Thursday, Feb. 5, at Tulip Tavern to talk with residents about the Racine community. Brennan sat down with Racine County Eye during the event for a nearly 18-minute interview. We discussed childcare, public school funding, data centers, U.S. […]
  Grant Ritchey