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Erik Brooks
Brooks is a former Kenosha.com associate editor; Kenosha News sports, news, and business reporter; and former Kenosha resident. He was mayor of South Milwaukee from 2014 to 2021. He currently leads Carl Collective, a marketing and strategic communications firm in Milwaukee.
Business, Health, Lifestyle, Local

Innovation on wheels: local cyclist, Total Cyclery Bicycle Shop launch mobile repair

Trailer taps into local passions, helps business adapt during pandemic

Kenoshans, Sports

Kenoshan of the Week: Tyler Ernsting

Autism hasn't slowed down inspirational Bradford swimmer

Arts, Entertainment, Local, News

Show goes on: UW-Parkside Foreign Film Series returns to in-person screenings January 27

Series, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has brought more than 500 films to campus

Business, History, Kenoshans, News

“Bring back those days”: Check out more Del Frate family photos — and Facebook memories — of the Model Market

Iconic store was destroyed by fire on Jan. 5

Business, History, News

Model Market memories: Kenoshans remember longtime neighborhood grocery store destroyed by fire

Del Frates owned store, famous for its Italian sausage and family atmosphere, for three generations

History, Local, News

Honoring the citizen soldier: Pritzker Archives and Memorial Park Center taking shape in Somers

Military Archives Center to be complete in late 2022

Local, News

Here are your 2021 Holiday Spirit Award contest winners

More than 500 votes cast for top Kenosha holiday lights displays

Kenoshans, Local, News

‘We just do our job’: Sheriff’s deputies, Kenosha Police officer among those recognized at Sheriff’s Department Ceremony

Trio saved man from drowning in Lake Michigan in 2020

Family, Local, News

Holiday Spirit Awards: Choose your favorite lights display on Facebook now

Make your selections by 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 20

Business, Family, Local

Father, CEO, sandwich guy: Tom Kenny opens Jersey Mike’s Subs on 75th Street in Kenosha

Restaurant is fifth for family in less than three years

Beyond The City, Business, Family, News

With an eye to the sky, Wilmot Mountain opens for the season

Snowmakers have 83-year-old ski area ready for the 2021-22 season

Education, Local, Sports

UW-Parkside’s Novakovich named NCAA Division II National Player of the Year in men’s soccer

Rangers teammate Max Ludwig named to All-America Second Team

Kenoshans, Local

Fowl news: Carl the Turkey dies after being struck by vehicle in Kenosha’s Forest Park neighborhood

Former Kenoshan of the Week was much more than a wild animal

Business, Lifestyle

Real tree tips from the owners of Gretzinger’s Christmas Tree Lot

How much water, and when? Get suggestions from the experts

Kenoshans, Local

Nominations now open: Kenosha.com is looking for the best holiday lights displays

Submissions due by 10 a.m. on December 13, 2021.

Business, Family

Fourth generation pitches in as Gretzinger’s Christmas Tree Lot celebrates 82nd season

Long-standing lot on 75th Street expects to sell 1,000 trees this year

Business, Local

New location for Lou Perrine’s Gas & Grocery on Kenosha’s south side nearing completion

Expansion of family business is an investment for the future

Business, Local, News

20+ ways to shop small and local in Kenosha on Small Business Saturday

Business owners, Kenosha.com staff share their favorites

Local, Sports

Heart, hard work, perseverance and family: Undefeated three-time champion Nick Becker returns to lead UW-Parkside wrestling program

Head coach, one of four brothers to wrestle at Parskide, keeps family tradition alive

Business, Local

Shop small and local on Nov. 27 and throughout the holiday season

Small business owners: Tell us how you're attracting shoppers on Small Business Saturday

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