https://hollygilvary.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Holly GilvaryenFri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_b3efb5c4-dd74-4512-8966-099205a438c1.htmlThe Caledonia Village Board previously voted to reopen and revitalize the site, which closed in 1997.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_b3efb5c4-dd74-4512-8966-099205a438c1.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_1ef7bb3d-c0a1-46ad-ab12-511d4eeb6f56.htmlSince its opening almost eight weeks ago, Hye Ground Cafe has already garnered regulars and received a positive reception from the downtown community. John and Melanie Buchaklian officially opened at 321 Main St., the site of the former Abrazo Coffee, on Feb. 21.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_1ef7bb3d-c0a1-46ad-ab12-511d4eeb6f56.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_44988ece-3d9c-448b-8c8b-69ba7f5ef664.htmlGov. Tony Evers visited Racine on March 19 to tour the Pillar Health Clinic following his signing of a bipartisan bill requiring health insurance policies to fully cover medically necessary screenings for breast cancer.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_44988ece-3d9c-448b-8c8b-69ba7f5ef664.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_3e59816f-6467-47f8-afeb-e582edb8f2f6.htmlSister Esther Szambelan of the Racine Sisters of St. Dominic will also celebrate her 85th Jubilee in 2026.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_3e59816f-6467-47f8-afeb-e582edb8f2f6.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_74cef349-72a9-4fdc-8cd2-ed33a4c51783.htmlThe Racine police union has operated without a formal contract since 2021.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_74cef349-72a9-4fdc-8cd2-ed33a4c51783.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_21c8f95f-618b-4626-9604-c236bf973fa3.htmlThe Mount Pleasant Village Board on Monday greenlighted two site plans from Microsoft that would bring 15 data centers to the village.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_21c8f95f-618b-4626-9604-c236bf973fa3.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_92f1387e-96ac-4f42-87b2-c8d58fa46198.htmlRacine is Wisconsin's largest city without a Boys & Girls Club — but some community members are looking to change that. Nalah McWhorter, a Racine native and a program manager at the Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club, last year started pushing to gauge interest in a Boys & Girls Club in Racine, including starting an online petition to gather support.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_92f1387e-96ac-4f42-87b2-c8d58fa46198.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_86c722ee-6a0f-4eca-b769-b9a12d89252d.htmlSam Porter on Nov. 25 received Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2025 Health Care Worker of the Year Award.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_86c722ee-6a0f-4eca-b769-b9a12d89252d.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_186f529a-2c1c-490c-98b9-2479e5dbcff3.htmlAfter eight decades in business, Corner House will serve its last dinner to customers on New Year's Eve.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_186f529a-2c1c-490c-98b9-2479e5dbcff3.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_4febbada-4ab1-4c4a-8f04-8b802b6d2580.htmlRACINE — In the next step of the proposal to establish a passenger rail line between Milwaukee and Kenosha, the Milwaukee-Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission held its first meeting Friday at Racine City Hall.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_4febbada-4ab1-4c4a-8f04-8b802b6d2580.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_399f45e6-3e52-4f1a-ba36-46c609c8c6f6.htmlRACINE COUNTY — In the seven months since Racine County implemented its 0.5% sales and use tax, it has produced more than $10 million in revenue, according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_399f45e6-3e52-4f1a-ba36-46c609c8c6f6.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_cd3aadf0-e659-4a71-861f-49d3aceb8ee4.htmlSat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_cd3aadf0-e659-4a71-861f-49d3aceb8ee4.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_39539f73-c20f-4873-9727-d95aa0f618de.htmlAutumn Latimore's dream came to fruition Nov. 7 at the grand opening of Stitched Quilt Shop, 505 Sixth St., in Downtown Racine.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_39539f73-c20f-4873-9727-d95aa0f618de.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ae505905-99df-4552-ba7a-73e23f055188.htmlRACINE — The Racine Common Council on Nov. 6 approved the $275.9 million city budget for 2026 with a 8-5 vote.Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ae505905-99df-4552-ba7a-73e23f055188.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_dca79299-e392-4035-85dd-ec7f95275afa.htmlRACINE — Nine months after its closure, a beloved downtown brewery has made its comeback. Littleport Brewing Company, 214 Third St., reopened Oct. 13, according to Mark Flynn, who co-owns the brewery with his wife, Chris Flynn.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_dca79299-e392-4035-85dd-ec7f95275afa.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_fd934b6b-7465-4903-9274-9f00ef3837b9.htmlRACINE — When a university soccer official collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a match last month, University of Wisconsin-Parkside player Jamie LeComte stopped the game to call for help, saying his “instincts took over.” “I saw him go down in front of me and I just sort of blacked out, in a way, instincts took over,” the senior midfielder said. “I tried to do the right thing (to) try and show people on the side who were trained that it was a serious situation as quick as I could.”Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_fd934b6b-7465-4903-9274-9f00ef3837b9.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_e9d9093f-822c-4732-9ab2-4d69af9a2a25.htmlSTURTEVANT — The Sturtevant Village Board on Oct. 7 voted to seek a contract with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office for exclusive police services.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_e9d9093f-822c-4732-9ab2-4d69af9a2a25.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_862d09e0-51c8-4f2d-b9e7-6170fffa4771.htmlCALEDONIA — Microsoft has withdrawn its application for a land rezoning for a potential data center in Caledonia, the company announced Oct. 8.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_862d09e0-51c8-4f2d-b9e7-6170fffa4771.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_77d52195-1541-44db-a39f-d112520286e9.htmlSTURTEVANT — The future of the Sturtevant Police Department is once again unclear following the Village Board’s rejection Tuesday of a motion to affirm continuation with the local department.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_77d52195-1541-44db-a39f-d112520286e9.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_855f35bf-c340-4f43-bca3-3f4c0204d53f.htmlCALEDONIA — Following more than two hours of input from the public Monday night, the Caledonia Plan Commission voted to approve the rezoning of 244 acres that would allow for a potential data center.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_855f35bf-c340-4f43-bca3-3f4c0204d53f.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/education/article_3c2432e1-4192-455e-979b-34c891139aed.htmlMelissa Terranova’s third-grade classroom at Gifford School transformed into “Terranova’s Learning Cafe” on Sept. 29 as students reviewed what they learned during the first month of school with an espresso-themed twist. Starbucks donated cake pops as well as cups so students could enjoy hot chocolate and “refreshers” as they worked on math, science, reading and other subjects.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/education/article_3c2432e1-4192-455e-979b-34c891139aed.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_38c80806-789c-42e0-87d1-09eb90b88954.htmlRACINE — Following the drowning deaths of two children in Lake Michigan this summer, and pressure from Racine families, the city has implemented additional water safety measures at Carre Hogle Park.Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_38c80806-789c-42e0-87d1-09eb90b88954.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_631cac83-22c4-4e91-bcf8-93afbd8a347f.htmlCALEDONIA — Microsoft was revealed Sept. 23 as the company eyeing 244 acres of land in Caledonia for a possible data center.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_631cac83-22c4-4e91-bcf8-93afbd8a347f.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_17d6ee7a-ff0f-4871-b21d-325e6d193ab5.htmlRACINE — Microsoft will invest an additional $4 billion to expand its data center campus in Mount Pleasant, according to Brad Smith, the company’s vice president. Smith was joined by Gov. Tony Evers, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki and Mount Pleasant Village President David DeGroot at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., on Sept. 18 to break the news.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/business/article_17d6ee7a-ff0f-4871-b21d-325e6d193ab5.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_f60a3955-96c4-40cd-a1fe-e87515d0bccf.htmlRACINE — The city has released public records requested by an environmental group about water usage related to the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, following the group's filing of a lawsuit related to a public records request.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_f60a3955-96c4-40cd-a1fe-e87515d0bccf.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_c3638e8c-af59-479a-b20f-57c123dad2cf.htmlSTURTEVANT — The village has decided to keep its police department following months of consideration of outsourcing those services, but the search for a permanent chief will continue.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_c3638e8c-af59-479a-b20f-57c123dad2cf.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ad54093b-02f8-4daf-a875-267916c0e050.htmlCity of Racine Transit Director Trevor Jung on Sept. 16 announced his candidacy for the 21st District state Senate seat as a Democrat. “I love my hometown. I love this city,” he said. “This is why I’m running for state Senate: to give back to the place that literally gave me everything.”Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ad54093b-02f8-4daf-a875-267916c0e050.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_a4f0bc1b-7ba9-4a31-9829-43cd3104b2a2.htmlMiss Wisconsin 2025 Willow Newell, a Racine native and former Miss Racine, competed last week in the Miss America 2026 competition last week in Orlando, Florida. While Newell did not ultimately progress to the competition’s Top Ten, “the outpouring of love that I’ve received on this journey has made me feel like Miss America.”Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_a4f0bc1b-7ba9-4a31-9829-43cd3104b2a2.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_a7606348-35ec-45e3-aed4-05cc5cf00971.htmlRacine Journal Times sports reporter Peter Jackel celebrated his retirement Sept. 5 after 46 years at the newspaper.Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/article_a7606348-35ec-45e3-aed4-05cc5cf00971.htmlhttps://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_cd3aadf0-e659-4a71-861f-49d3aceb8ee4.htmlSTURTEVANT — The Village Board on Wednesday rejected a motion to establish an ordinance that would have required a public referendum for the question of outsourcing or eliminating the Sturtevant Police Department.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://journaltimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_cd3aadf0-e659-4a71-861f-49d3aceb8ee4.html