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• Microsoft proposes $13.3B expansion in Mount Pleasant with two new data center campuses January 20, 2026
  MOUNT PLEASANT, WI – Microsoft Corp. is planning a $13.3 billion expansion of its Mount Pleasant operations, proposing to build 15 new data centers and other facilities across more than 1,300 acres. This move that could eventually generate over $76 million in annual property tax revenue for the village. The expansion plans were submitted to […]
  Heather Asiyanbi
• Edgar Award–nominated author Claire Swinarski to visit Kenosha for book event at Blue House Books January 20, 2026
  KENOSHA — Edgar Award–nominated author Claire Swinarski will visit Kenosha on Wednesday, Feb. 18, for a public conversation and book signing celebrating her newest middle-grade novel, Each and Every Spark, hosted by Blue House Books in downtown Kenosha. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Blue House Books, 5915 Sixth Ave., and is open […]
  Racine County Eye Staff
• Questions to ask wedding vendors before you book January 20, 2026
  RACINE, WI – Selecting wedding vendors is typically among the first items that must be checked off a bride’s and groom’s planning list.  What questions should you be asking when you are looking for vendors? Laura Gleason, owner of Lola Grace Events & Designs, said it’s important to ask questions that ensure you feel comfortable […]
  Amie Schaenzer and Cheyanne Lencioni
• Wedding budget: 8 creative ways to save without sacrificing your vision January 20, 2026
  RACINE, WI —The average wedding costs between $28,000 and $33,000. For some couples, that amount is not feasible. So, when it comes to your wedding budget, it’s important to prioritize what means the most to you as a couple — and cut the rest.  The most expensive items couples pay for include the venue and […]
  Amie Schaenzer and Cheyanne Lencioni
• Hidden wedding gems in southeast Wisconsin: 5 venues for unforgettable celebrations January 20, 2026
  SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN – The unique charm of a wedding venue can create lasting memories for the bride and groom as well as their guests.  When planning your big day, picking your venue is one of the first items you will check off your list. For those starting the planning process, the upcoming Elegance Unveiled: Wisconsin’s […]
  Amie Schaenzer and Cheyanne Lencioni