Good morning, Kenosha.

Waukegan Steel will move its headquarters from Waukegan to Pleasant Prairie later in 2026 as it expands its operations and adds 10 full-time employees.

The relocation aims to boost local business opportunities.

Kenosha parks have been approved to host events like LakeFest and the Fall into Fun Festival (set for summer and fall) after a recent Parks Commission decision.

Kenosha Unified School District will hold summer polling as it plans a November referendum to offset a $15–17 million deficit for the next school year.

Leaders say key programs like music and athletics will remain while warning that relying on reserve funds is unsustainable (health insurance costs rose nearly 10%).

Residents should note that curbside garbage & recycling pickup will continue on Friday, Juneteenth, even though City Hall will be closed and some drop-off sites have adjusted hours; the Bulk site reopens Saturday while other sites resume service on either Saturday or Monday.

A local citizens group calls on federal, state & local officials to require a new environmental & economic review for the $400 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino project because current studies are outdated amid recent market changes like the Rockford and Beloit expansions.

The group urges a fresh review before any next steps are taken.

Downtown streets in Racine and Kenosha transform into racing tracks this week as America's Dairyland Bike Race Series stops in Racine on Friday and in Kenosha on Saturday; events begin at 11:15 a.m. with roads reopening by 10 p.m. * Fans are welcome to join the excitement.

Logan Ramey's Tribute to Elvis

3-7 p.m. — BB's Pub — Cost not specified — Experience the high-energy performance of Logan Ramey honoring the legendary Elvis Presley.