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Mayor Mason’s Clean Sweep: # 5 Complete ✅Another Clean Sweep is in the books! Last week, City of Racine employees came ...
10/07/2026

Mayor Mason’s Clean Sweep: # 5 Complete ✅

Another Clean Sweep is in the books! Last week, City of Racine employees came together on Racine Street to help clean up and improve the neighborhood.

Clean Sweep gives City employees the opportunity to work directly in our neighborhoods and make an immediate, visible difference.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make the fifth Clean Sweep a success! We’re proud to continue working together to make Racine a cleaner, safer, and stronger community.

Join us on Saturday, October 10, at the Racine Public Library for a community celebration of Digital Inclusion Week.Digi...
10/06/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 10, at the Racine Public Library for a community celebration of Digital Inclusion Week.

Digital Inclusion Week highlights efforts to ensure everyone has access to the technology, internet connectivity, and digital skills needed to participate fully in today’s digital world.

The event will feature:
• Presentations on recognizing scams, artificial intelligence, and safe digital banking
• Local organizations sharing community resources and services
• Opportunities to learn about digital resources and continued learning
• Food, prizes, and giveaways

📢 Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Racine Public Library, Second Floor

This event is free and open to the entire community. No registration is required.

10/06/2026

Another week of progress is underway in Racine! 🚧

This week (10/5–10/9), EquiFlow crews will be working along Buchanan St, St. Patrick St, Lincoln St, Summit Dr, and Carlisle Ave as lead service line replacements continue.

Traveling through these areas? Please slow down, stay alert, and give crews plenty of room to work safely.

Thank you, Racine, for your patience as we keep making progress toward a lead-free future, one service line at a time!

City of Racine, Wisconsin Government

🍂 Today marks the first day of Racine’s Fall Leaf Collection program.Collection Dates: October 5 – November 30, 2026✅ Pl...
10/05/2026

🍂 Today marks the first day of Racine’s Fall Leaf Collection program.
Collection Dates: October 5 – November 30, 2026
✅ Place loose leaves, yard waste, and bundled branches into the street gutter before your scheduled pickup day.
❌ No bags, containers, or alley piles will be collected
📅 Pickup is based on your Solid Waste collection area:
Area A: October 5 & 19, November 2 & 16
Area B: October 7 & 21, November 4 & 18
Area C: October 9 & 23, November 6 & 20
Area D: October 13 & 27, November 10 & 24
Area E: October 15 & 29, November 12 & 30
Once the collection is done, all future yard waste must be taken to the Pearl Street Facility:
• 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. through October 31
• 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., November 7 - November 30
Find all the details here: https://cityofracinewi.gov/.../trash-and.../leafcollection/

Citywide Trick-or-Treat is October 31! 🎃 Get those costumes ready! The City of Racine’s official Citywide Trick-or-Treat...
10/03/2026

Citywide Trick-or-Treat is October 31! 🎃

Get those costumes ready! The City of Racine’s official Citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place: Saturday, October 31 from 5–7 p.m.

Heading out to trick-or-treat? Remember to:
• Use sidewalks whenever possible
• Look both ways before crossing the street
• Stay visible while traveling through neighborhoods

Want to welcome trick-or-treaters? Turn on your porch or exterior light during Trick-or-Treat hours!

Have a safe, fun and spook-tacular Halloween, Racine! 👻🍬

Yes! If you’ll be 18 by the date of the next election, you can register to vote in advance.Did you know? Even if you’re ...
10/02/2026

Yes! If you’ll be 18 by the date of the next election, you can register to vote in advance.

Did you know? Even if you’re 17 right now, you can pre-fill your voter registration application so you’re ready to vote when Election Day arrives. Get a head start and be prepared for your first election!

📢 Have a voting question? Drop it in the comments below.

10/02/2026

🍂 Reminder: Racine’s Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Curbside Collection program starts next week!🍂

📅 Collection Dates: October 5 – November 30, 2026

✅ Loose leaves, yard waste, and properly bundled branches will be collected.

🚫 Bagged/contained yard waste, alley piles, or blocked piles will not be collected.

📍 Place items in the street gutter before your scheduled pickup.

Find all the details, including the specific collection schedule, here: https://cityofracinewi.gov/publicworks/trash-and-recycling/leafcollection/

Today, the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), City of Racine, and the Downtown Racine Corporation (...
10/02/2026

Today, the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), City of Racine, and the Downtown Racine Corporation (DRC), today announced the Downtown Racine Business Attraction Loan Program, a new financing resource created to help businesses open a street-level location in downtown Racine. The program will provide qualified applicants with access to a low-interest and forgivable loan ($250,000) for eligible businesses to facilitate their new storefront opening.

There are voting options that fit every schedule. Choose the best option for you.• Early in person• By mail or absentee...
10/01/2026

There are voting options that fit every schedule. Choose the best option for you.

• Early in person
• By mail or absentee
• Election Day in person

Learn more about your voting options: voteracine.org

Good news! The Main Street Bridge is now open to vehicular and maritime traffic. The structural repairs to the bridge h...
09/30/2026

Good news! The Main Street Bridge is now open to vehicular and maritime traffic. The structural repairs to the bridge have been completed early.

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