Have you found yourself driving or walking around Downtown Kenosha wondering what is all this construction about? Let’s take a stroll through some of the developments that are happening as of February 2025. Right now, the one that you most likely have noticed is the future home of The Karrick, a five-story 158 apartment complex on the northwest corner of 56th & 7th Ave (formerly Chase Bank drive through) which is currently closed to traffic from 8th Ave to 54th St. The Karrick is expected to be completed by January 2026 and is the first phase as part of a broader nine block radius (from Sheridan Road to Lake Michigan between 52nd and 56th Streets) development project which is scheduled to have a market hall, retail spaces, hotel, office buildings and a total of possibly up to 1,000 housing units. There’s a 10-story proposed apartment complex in the works on…
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Q&A with Trista Jablonski, owner of To & From Gift Shop
Q. Can you tell us a little bit about you and your family? A. I am a Kenosha native. I’ve moved around a bit since I graduated high school; Florida, Kentucky but always seem to come back home. I have been married for going on 12 years to a Florida boy and we have two wonderful children together; our tiny CEO’s we like to call them. On top of To And From, we have another business called Reliant Home Services, LLC. It is a handyman/home renovation business. I’ve been a stay at home mom for the last 6 years which has been a huge blessing thanks to my hardworking husband. Before that, I was a hairstylist. But once the kids went into school fulltime, mom needed something to do and To and From just fell into our lap. Q. When did you purchase the gift shop? A. We purchased the…
MoreSallese & Company: A New Kind of Salon in Downtown Kenosha
In downtown Kenosha, a new kind of beauty business is making waves. Sallese & Company, 709 56th Street, founded by Chelsea Sallese, is more than just a salon—it’s a community-focused space that prioritizes health, sustainability, and local collaboration. Chelsea’s journey from stylist to business owner is one of passion, resilience, and a deep commitment to her family and her community. This new venture is a testament to her desire to create a space where beauty and wellness go hand in hand, where clean beauty is celebrated, and where everyone is treated like family. At Sallese & Company, it’s not just about looking good—it’s about feeling good too. Chelsea’s vision for the salon is one of warmth, inclusivity, and community. “When people walk in, I want them to feel like they’re part of something,” she explains. “I want them to feel like they’re walking into a family, not just a business.…
MoreHappy Holidays from Pinot’s Palette
We wanted to find out what’s HAPPENING this holiday season at Pinot’s Palette, so we reached out to owners Mike & Wendy and got the details with this exclusive holiday interview.
MoreHappy Holidays from Em’s Dance Center
We find out what’s happening this holiday season, as we talk to Emily Morrison the owner of Em’s Dance Studio for this exclusive Q&A.
MoreHappy Holidays from Good Value Pharmacy
We wanted to find out what’s HAPPENING this holiday season at Good Value Pharmacy, so we reached out to CEO & Managing Pharmacist Alex Berce and got the details with this exclusive holiday interview.
MoreHappy Holidays from the Kenosha History Center
We wanted to find out what’s HAPPENING this holiday season at the Kenosha History Center, so we reached out to Executive Director Chris Allen and got the details with this exclusive holiday interview.
MoreThe Market Is Up – Q&A w/ Laura Belsky of the Kenosha Public Market
Step into the world of the Kenosha Public Market with us, as we chat with Laura Belsky one of the Board of Directors of the Kenosha Public Market, to learn about the history, impact, and future of our cherished Kenosha Public Market.
MoreIt’s a New Week with New Treasures at Lulu Birds
Joy to the world! In this exclusive Go Downtown Kenosha Magazine interview, we sit down and chat with the lovely owner of Lulu Birds, Joy Schweitzer Ermert.
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