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Weak Earthquake Rattles Parts of Northern Illinois

Nov. 15, 2023 9:25a

STANDARD, Ill. (AP) — A magnitude 3.6 earthquake rattled parts of northern Illinois early Wednesday, awakening some residents and spurring reports to 911 about homes shaking, the U.S. Geological Survey and police said.

Harborside Students March for Success at Civic Center Park

Nov. 13, 2023 9:15p

(WGTD)---Hundreds of people gathered in Civic Center Park south of the Kenosha County Courthouse Monday, not for the purpose of protesting something, but to celebrate.

It was Harborside Academy's annual "Walk to the Post

Microsoft Expansion Agreement Described as a Near Windfall For Mt. Pleasant, Racine County

Nov. 13, 2023 8:50p

(WGTD)---Details of a planned expansion of Microsoft’s presence in Mt. Pleasant remain sketchy. But village officials are confident enough to say that a tentative deal between Microsoft, the village and the county will erase any

Kenosha County Officials Wrap Up Work on Next Year's Budget With No Dissent

Nov. 12, 2023 8:30p

(WGTD)---The process of coming up with a budget for Kenosha County government was a lot smoother this year than last.

Gateway's Electrical Apprenticeship Program to Benefit from Microsoft Expansion

Nov. 11, 2023 noon

(WGTD)---Microsoft’s decision to grow its Mt. Pleasant campus even before the first building is completed bodes well for anyone who’s planning on entering Gateway Technical College’s electrical apprentice program.

D-E-I: Ultimate Workplace Goal is Achieving a Sense of Belonging for All

Nov. 11, 2023 11:30a

(WGTD)---UW-Parkside’s annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference Friday, Nov. 17th. will focus on creating a culture of belonging.

KUSD Admin Reveals its Hand in School 'Right-Sizing' Discussion

Nov. 10, 2023 7:30p

(WGTD)---Ten Kenosha Unified schools are cited as candidates for possible closure in various scenarios outlined by administration in advance of a school board meeting next week.