Racine alder’s request for Feb. 20 primary absentee voter list echoes nationwide voter suppression concerns A request from Racine Alder Sandy Weidner for a list of voters who received absentee ballots ahead of the Feb. 17, 2026, primary election is raising questions that echo a national pattern of voter scrutiny efforts critics say can suppress or intimidate voters. According to a report by Reuters, election officials have been “flooded” with […] Heather AsiyanbiOver Our Head Players to Hold Auditions for New Puppet Musical Comedy in Racine The Over Our Head Players will hold open auditions next month for a new original production blending sketch comedy, music, and puppetry at the Sixth Street Theatre in downtown Racine. Auditions for “Salmon-A-Rama: The Sketch Comedy Puppet Musical That Your Children Won’t Understand” are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the theater, […] Racine County Eye StaffDowntown Racine Burr Crawl Clothing Drive Collects Coats, Socks for Hospitality Center Downtown Racine Corporation officials said a warm clothing drive held during the Burr Crawl event on Jan. 24 resulted in dozens of donations for local residents in need. She will perform cello on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, with the WorldStrides High School Honors Symphony Orchestra. Participation in the honors ensemble is limited […] Honors Performance Series