Mayor, Commission, Advance BEAR’s Massive Low-Income Apartment Complex Despite Strong Neighborhood Pushback

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110,000 Square Feet Low-Income Housing Project (4220 35th Ave)
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A four-acre L-Shaped piece of property near 39th Ave by the transit building, was supposed to be a park for neighboring families. However, if Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala (R) gets his way, it will be a four-story, 94-unit, low income apartment complex that will house about 250 people. The City plan Commission voted last Thursday to approve the changes need to make this massive building come to fruition. The records of this meeting seem to be scrubbed from the City’s website. Mayor Bogdala ended the City’s decades-long policy of having all past agendas and supporting documents available to the public on the City’s website. Citizens now have to make public records requests for the documents.

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Multi-millionaire Steve Mills of BEAR Development, approached Bogdala about changing the neighborhood plan for the piece of property from “Parks and Recreation” to “High-Density Residential.” Bogdala liked the idea. He liked it so much, that he sponsored three agenda items for a vote last week to change the zoning and neighborhood plan to accommodate BEAR’s request. The City Plan commission, nearly all liberal, voted in favor of the changes needed to green-light this project. Steve Mills was one of Bogdala’s highest campaign donors. Neither would speak with KCE about that fact.

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Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala (R)
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Many local residents showed up to speak against the project, saying they don’t trust BEAR Development and worry about crime, blight, and lower home values.

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Janelle Anderson was upset that the neighborhood wasn’t given a lot of notice for last week’s meeting. “I know a lot of the neighbors that wanted to be here, couldn’t be here. They work and things like that,” she said sarcastically. “This area was originally supposed to be a neighborhood… [I] really feel like they’re just turning this into a giant rental income property…My primary concerns are safety, property values, and then also huge concerns for the way that BEAR currently treats the area…, there’s huge concerns about that street already not being able to accommodate the activity in the area. There’s not enough parking for the sports complex during that season… I [] can’t even imagine what 42nd [Ave] would be like. I think that would be really unsafe. Also, obviously, I mentioned I have two small children that are here with me today… I just really don’t feel like the area, for people who live there and understand it. I don’t think it was built for a complex of this size for what they’re proposing. Also, being a homeowner directly across from the [complex,] obviously, we are concerned about property values…we have invested a lot in our property over the last four years, and now it’s kind of like, ‘oh, too bad for you. Bear wants more rental income.’ My final concern, again, is just the way that BEAR currently treats the area. For these last two years since they’ve started building, those construction sites are covered in trash. The pond that they’re eventually going to try to charge HOA fees to care for is left a mess. I walk my dog every day. I bring extra bags with me just to pick up trash from around the construction sites, alcohol bottles, cigarette packs, just things that you don’t want. Your children have to play around. It blows all over.”

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Becky Cassidy, another neighbor, didn’t mince words. “I don’t trust BEAR. I think that they have this LLC because they know that the community is so frustrated with them… We have no say in what happens in our neighborhood. I’ve been there for almost 15 years now. I was probably one of the only people still on that block that bought the house that stayed. It’s just infuriating. I feel like the city and BEAR is just a dumping ground of a neighborhood right now. It’s not what it’s supposed to be. I just found out that the apartments that are going to fix this housing crisis are only two bedrooms. What families are looking for just a two-bedroom? I mean, if there were going to be three-bedroom apartments, condos, whatever, that’s great. But two-bedroom rentals? Come on. The whole area is just rentals. It’s a money grab…BEAR, can do better than just throwing a bunch of rentals to make themselves more money…And since BEAR has put the senior citizen complex and those Section 8 homes in, our vehicles have been continuously broken into. There’s garbage strewn all over our yard from the kids throwing their chip bags and stuff…So you’re looking at 200 to 300 more people moving in there and the congestion is just going to be astronomical… I left work early to make this meeting because that’s how important it is to me.”

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Nancy Vescar shared similar sentiments. “I had to talk to BEAR, or they had to come to me a lot of times because of a grading issue on the side of my house. It took about a year and a half for them to actually do [something], and then they messed it up. I can’t walk on the side of my house.”

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Chris Hughes said “I’ve lived here since 2010, and for the last 15 years it’s been good up until the last two. The last two years I’ve never seen more crime in the area than I’ve had in the last, 18 months to 24 months since they’ve moved in these Union Corps apartments or living condos that they have over in the corner. There’s been a heavy amount of police presence, and, like these people said, it’s trash. There’s people just leaving their stuff over. Nobody seems to really care anymore. And it’s kind of difficult to raise your kids in an area where it seems like crime is getting worse and worse. I don’t think inviting a 96-unit apartment complex is going to be doing any better than what already is this current situation. I’d like to see it not happen, so I hope it doesn’t. But, you know, the city has plans for everything, so we’ll just have to see where everything goes, I guess.”

Steve Mills then spoke and said BEAR was “disappointed in ourselves” with all these issues being brought up. “We’re proud of the product. We’re not perfect, but we certainly are right down the road to try and deal with it if there’s any issues. We try our best to work through it.”

Alderman Anthony Kennedy spoke in favor of the project, saying he didn’t like it, but it was “needed.” “I found BEAR to be responsible in my neighborhood.” said Kennedy. “In reference to this development, density is what we should be concerned about. But density in itself is not a bad word,” he added. He didn’t schedule a neighborhood meeting before last week’s City Plan Commission meeting. Commissioner Vince Ruffolo asked why he didn’t. Ruffolo suggested delaying the vote so the residents could be heard. No one else seemed to agree with him.

Alderman Kennedy then spoke about another upcoming project that is also believed to be low-income. He received a rebuke from the mayor, who said “You were announcing a program we haven’t announced yet.”

At one point in the meeting, a frustrated neighbor tried to talk and Mayor Bogdala rebuked her saying “no” when she asked to speak again.

Commissioner Ruffolo then asked BEAR “Why didn’t you guys have a community and neighborhood meeting prior to coming here tonight?” Mills then said, it would be six months before such a meeting would occur, well after the project is scheduled to be approved.

“But there’s a number of people here that are obviously in the neighborhood, and I’m sure that they contacted Mr. Kennedy in regard to the situation, and the cat is out of the bag,” said Ruffolo. “And my concern is that the neighborhood is not, at least what I’ve seen here, is not in favor of it,” he added. “It’s vital that the neighborhood bites into a project… And same thing, the alderman, they vote for him. He represents them. Of course, it’s vital for him to just develop their rapport with them at the same time.”

With that, Commissioner Mark Bourque made a motion to approve and Lydia Spottswood made the second. The vote passed 8 – 2. Commissioner Ruffolo and Alderman Ruffalo were the only two to vote against it.

The proposal still needs full city council approval, which is widely expected to occur. Neither Bogdala, nor Mills responded to emails with questions.


Here are the commissioners:

  • Mayor David F. Bogdala – Chairman
  • Ald. Jan Michalski – CC President Designee – 4/26
  • Ald. Dominic Ruffalo – Public Works Representative – 4/26
  • Ald. Rocco LaMacchia – Park Representative – 4/26
  • Kris Binninger – 2025
  • Mark Bourque – 2027
  • Michael Foster – 2027
  • Stephen Retherford – 2025
  • Vincent Ruffolo – 2026
  • Lydia Spottswood – 2026  

Here is the video from last week’s meeting:

110,000 Square Feet Low-Income Housing Project (4220 35th Ave)
(BEAR Development)
110,000 Square Feet Low-Income Housing Project (4220 35th Ave)
(BEAR Development)
110,000 Square Feet Low-Income Housing Project (4220 35th Ave)
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110,000 Square Feet Low-Income Housing Project (4220 35th Ave)
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Mayor Bogdala’s Campaign Finance Statement

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  1. Seems like the more housing you build for low-income families, the more low-income families come to Kenosha from other areas. This type of housing should be used temporarily while you better yourself, not as a multi-generational staple. No doubt Bear is looking at the dollar aspect as well as the tax advantages.

    Not really sure what people can do since the Mayor of Kenosha and other officials continue to get kickbacks.

    Meanwhile, in Washington State: “According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access to heavy equipment overnight and used it to cause extensive destruction.”

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  2. Please remember that many low incomes are our elders who want to remain in the hood, dont wanna leave their fav stores and churches and want transportation and Healthcare but don’t want or have the money for assisted living. Bear has a nice lo income in Twin Lakes. No complaints that I have heard. Bear has very nice lo income in Salem Lakes and has for years!. In this keno loc, I would hope for an open space for adults to congregate outside their own rooms inside and out. Bear builds are above basic/standard. Be happy they want to do business in Keno. Mayor however, needs to do a self, ethical review.

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    1. Those low income buildings you mentioned out in the county are frequently where the drug dealers live and “work”. They are not safe and monitored.

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    2. Be happy they have used taxpayers to enrich themselves? It is a business! They do not do it out of the kindness of their hearts!

  3. Does Mills ever build low income, state welfare to his wallet housing projects by his house?
    He already brought the ghetto to downtown.
    Maybe he can replace all Kenosha’s parks with ghetto housing projects?
    Keep voting Democrat Kenosha

  4. I recommend if you live near there get your house on the market fast. Some Illinois idiot will buy it up from you in a snap.

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    1. Sounds like there will be enough tenants to support some quality retail shops…

      pay-day-loans
      bail bond
      abortion clinic
      liquor store (probably more than one)
      vape shop
      nail salon combined with a massage parlor
      Short list—no doubt others can add to it.

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  5. Bear is something else. I used to live at their one of their rental property. It got worse every year. My building constantly smelt like a skunk. Cops constantly coming there. People sitting in the parking lot like it’s a hang out, smoking and playing loud music at about midnight. People parked in handicapp spaces that shouldn’t have been. Packages being stolen. The kids were always screaming and running up and down the halls. The trash everywhere. People were so lazy one dunpster would be completely full and they just threw their trash around it because they were too lazy to lift the lid for the other dumpster that was completely empty The list goes on. But you get the point at what it’s gonna be like having these types of places around.

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  6. Some newer homes across the street that are about to see their property value plummet if this project comes to fruition.

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  7. I am one of the original home owners in this area where BEAR has completely taken over. The amount of vehicle break ins and attempts (caught on home cameras) is crazy! Police are constantly called over to the townhomes. We went from no crime in our neighborhood to daily crime. A majority of the vehicles we see in our neighborhood now are from Illinois. Our once quiet neighborhood has now turned into a race track with cars speeding through not caring for children in the front yards playing. We no longer feel safe in our neighborhood and that’s because of BEAR’s irresponsibility. We were blindsided by the new additions and the sudden HOA fees that we havent had since moving in the neighborhood in 2010. They have refused to meet with the original homeowners and ignore our phone calls/emails trying to communicate. BEAR is very messy. It has been a horrible experience having them take over our neighborhood and on top of everything, we were slammed with a $500 increase in property taxes.

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    1. And Anothony Kennedy is useless. He doesn’t care about the people of Kenosha. Never has, never will. He’s lazy and incompetent. But to have any great expectations from a criminal that also lives in low income housing would be ignorant.

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    2. and another increase should the KUSD ref passes – people better get out there and VOTE. its no accident KUSD posted this on a Primary – low turnout = easy passage.

  8. I thought all, not some but ALL Zoning changes Had to have a Public Hearing ?

    Additionally that before the public hearing that a single was required to be posted on the property at least 30 days before the hearing to give the passing by public notice that changes were being requested by the owners for said property.

    This is state law, isn’t it ?

    Sure I guess it doesn’t pay to go through or start with the process unless you are reasonably certain you are on good footing with the local government officials but a hearing needs to be held even if only to go through the motions. Lip service as they say

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  9. You would think after all these years and $$$,they would take more pride in what and where they build.But if they don’t some other hack will.

  10. Perhaps Mayor Bogdala or Mr. Lamacchia would like BEAR to build one of these in their neighborhoods too, since they are so great.

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    1. Bogdala and Lamacchia and the rest of city hall are worthless and hopefully won’t be reelected. Talking to Rocco he is two faced talking out of both sides of his mouth.

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  11. This kind of NIMBYism is not helpful to growing our community. We are 6.5m houses short of what we need in the United States, we need more places for people to live.

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    1. You said it.

      I’m just repeating it. We need Homes !!

      Single family homes that families can plant roots and memories and have pride in.

      Not apartments where you sit on your car out back drinking beer and hoping your kids don’t get run over by some rowdy teenager in a souped up car.

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      1. And these homes are supposed to be gifts? Paid for by taxpayers who may not be able to afford a home of their own, or maybe in danger of losing their current home because of the ever-increasing taxes collected for squandering and vote buying?

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  12. Years ago I thought the city was on a mission of buying the duplexes and 4plexes in the neighborhood to the north of this one, which has been declining since the 70s, to build single family homes.
    One would think good planning is keeping high density housing separated.

  13. 700-1,000 square feet is hardly enough room for a ‘family’. Turn them into 55+ housing if anything. This will get elders into housing that doesn’t need any maintenance and in return adding more single family HOMES to the inventory.

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    1. I can agree with this sentiment. Except that now we have to deal with a wave of Entrepreneural Boomers/Gen X crowd buying up houses in many Kenosha neighborhoods turning them into Air BnB’s. I’m sure that bubble will eventually burst, but its hard for young families to compete with the short term rentals. It’s frustrating. When seniors sell their homes, it tends not to be the young family that gets it.
      At first I didn’t care as the new owners of these homes usually clean them up and make them look nice, but many of the owners are out of state and don’t keep up with the basic maintenance. Almost none of the Airbnb owners in our neighborhood shovel their sidewalks/fire hydrants. It’s another house not handing out candy on Halloween.
      Your idea is intriguing, but with all of the landlords buying up these homes its hard for younger couples and families to afford housing.

  14. Hey Bear, Build affordable homes so folks can live the American dream of home ownership, show us you care about people and not about the $$$. I dare you, won’t hold my breath.

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    1. I would flipping move. This is a bad decision Steve. You will destroy this entire neighborhood and years later after your development is built and it starts declining it on you. But of course your wallet will be fat. F off Steve.

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    1. Don’t know about “deserve” but most certainly the opportunity to experience home ownership should be the objective.
      If Kenosha’s leadership was truly concerned about advancing low income families into the so-called middle class they would be looking at ways to tear down all the substandard structures in Kenosha and along with utilizing empty space build new innovative single family homes.

      Of course—that would be way too much work, taking critical thinking that Kenosha’s leaders have always lacked, and would inhibit influence peddling.

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      1. You are soooooo right. It really is that simple. Please apply to the government as an economic advisor.

        Kudos on your brilliance.

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    2. They absolutely do! And BEAR won’t give anyone that. Their work is shotty and all they care about is getting as many tax benefits as possible. Are people really raising families in a 1 and two bedroom apartment (that still costs thousands)?!
      The area has rentals all over-it’s time for some affordable homes or condos that a family can afford and stay in for their entire lives.

  15. Kudos to both commissioner and alderman Ruffolo for their heroic attempts to protect the people.
    They are both very wise, intelligent men that truly care about the people.
    They understand all of the problems these 700 units will create for home owners in the area.
    This has nothing to do with helping low income elderly and families.
    How tragic for the people and the city to allow this cancerous Bear to destroy Kenosha in my opinion.
    Hopefully at some point they will face a major lawsuit. I believe this eight headed monster is completely out of control.

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    1. Where was the notice before hand many many months ago that community didn’t receive so that they could add their 2 cents worth of advice and consideration to the aldermen ??

      How did this get this far without a Zoning Hearing ?

      Is this a violation of state law ?

      Just another reason the community needs to recruit regular citizens to run for the board.

      1. Start getting all the paperwork together by submitting a Public Records request. Whole ypu are there, find out the steps for a Recall

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        1. .. to know there was never a sign put up on the property announcing a Zoning Change Request !!

          Basic under the table dealings that if nobody files a lawsuit challenging the process nothing will change.

          But I think we all know, most hearings are nothing more than going through the motions because they are required by law.
          The people in charge just do what they want anyway.

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  16. Ah yes, Kenosha. Midwest’s home of low income housing, an extension of Milwaukee and Chicago ghetto living. But as long as millionaire Mills
    from Bear Realty gets his cut and shares it with the board, all is good in da hood, right? When the Indian tribe came in and paid off the local politicians to
    get their casino approval, Mills knew he was next to get what he wanted. Cha-ching to the board.

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  17. A few years back Bear got into Pleasant Prairie and overtook a great neighborhood. At the time, Bear could build a number of $400+ homes but to get government assistance needed to add some “low income rentals.” They had a name for them but it was really low income rentals. Many of us who lived in the area pleaded with the Pleasant Prairie board not to let rentals in. We were ok with condos, just not rentals, let alone “low income” ones. People don’t understand that crime increases around rentals. Some of the renters don’t care about the place and the entire neighborhood pays. Anytime you bring more people into a smaller area there will be issues. Bear greased the palm of PP and got their rentals in. Sure they added nice houses, but who wants to buy a $500k home with low income rentals next door?
    Think about this…over the years Bear makes more profits on rentals than on single family homes. And since there is government backing Bear will always get a rent check. All for the sake of Bear and not the community. Steve Mills is all about himself only. Ever see him volunteering at any local pantry? Giving blood? Donating to local schools? Nope. He doesn’t care because he doesn’t live here and it’s all about money to him.

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      1. Oh my Goodness! You know how many YEARS ago that was? MANY! Mills is buddy buddy with PP officials and gets what he wants! Wake up. He’s not on the outs with them at all!
        Mills offered a local farmer pennies on the dollar for some of the farmer’s property and was denied by the farmer. This farmland has agricultural and residential zoning on it. The farmer wanted to build a house for the parents on it, but PP said it wouldn’t be allowed unless ALL of the property was rezoned to residential! Yeah, don’t tell ME Mills has nothing to do with THAT after he was denied the sale of some of that property not long before the farmer asked about building a house.
        There have been nothing but problems for this farmer since he asked about buying that portion of property and Mill started his “project”.

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        1. Mills also has so many attorneys in his pocket! This farmer went to at lest 9 different attorneys, but once they found out they were going to be dealing with Steve Mills, they didn’t take the case!

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    1. You pleaded not to let low-income PEOPLE into your neighborhood. You can call it housing to make yourself feel better but you are just lying to yourself.

      I bet you donate at church while you “pray” for them but God forbid they move next door.

      But wait…there’s more… what about the crime?!!!??

      Criminals target low-income areas because the police do nothing to prevent it. The police do nothing to solve crimes when the victims are “low income.” Just think of alllllllllll the resources the police suddenly have when a rich, white CEO is shot versus anyone else.

      YOU are not a victim. Go boo hoo on your Facebook page.

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      1. The watcher is complaining because someone who lives in a $500,000 home has to live close to someone who rents.

        Oh. My. God.

        I hope you join me in offering prayers that their family will survive the horror of being exposed to people from a different economic status.

        What. A. Dofus.

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        1. I understand this point of view but you’re missing a HUGE part of the story. These people who purchased **$400,000 (not 500) homes are not rich. BEAR threatened to sue one family that just purchased if they backed out of their offer. These residents are working families putting all their life savings into the “dream” of having a NEIGHBORHOOD. This is about BEARs greed not about low income or whatever else.

      2. This argument is just the big guy winning at pinning the little guys against each other. Don’t miss the big picture. BEAR has the money to put in affordable condos or homes that people could invest in. Instead, they are taking the route that gets them the most tax benefits.

        While people like you get mad at everyday low/middle class families for wanting to invest in their neighborhood, BEAR sneaks away with the $$$$

  18. This is a horrible idea, and it will just end up in a slum area like so many in the city already. We don’t need more drugs, crime, stores with barred windows, payday lenders and home and auto break-ins.

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  19. Key words missing from the story. Projects; crack; crime. Also , it’s sad to see that Lydia Spottswood is still involved in our citie’s politics. This won’t affect her mansion on 2nd Avenue. Mills gets richer while that neighhood gets poorer. Anthony Kennedy, the angry cab driver , likes to see the virus spread.

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    1. The vast majority of people who earn lower incomes do not use drugs or commit crimes.

      Your assumptions are based in fiction, not fact.

      Your hate on others is really just a projection of your internal demons.

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  20. Mayor Bogdala just like Mayor Bosman. Anything for a few thousand above the table. Who knows what’s under the table. Wow

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  21. Rocco LaMacchia He’s always drinking in a bars. He also carries a gun in there. I know people have reported him and the police do nothing. Last I looked my conceal and carry says I cannot be drinking in a bar with my gun. Somebody also told me carries it all over City Hall. Another one taking money under the table.

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  22. I vote, to put these low income apartments right next to BEAR/HOTVEDT homes.. All there thievery throughout the years with their unethical/shady dealings. You reap what you sow.

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    1. Look up hotvedt, he is a disbarred lawyer who lost his attorey license for stealing hundreds of thousand from his own clients.

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  23. As us gold bug’s say. From silverware to plasticware to nowhere. The non united states of Israel usi is become a third world totalitarian country.

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    1. Bear and mills sued the city of Kenosha after he said he wasn’t going to at a public meeting. I was there.
      They’re nothing but about greed.
      I’m very disappointed in the Mayor. Obviously these people run and they tell you one thing and do another. Elections have consequences

  24. These low income housing units start out nice. Eventually the place gets run down with windows broke and bed sheets as curtains

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    1. Kenosha’s Cabrini Green how original.

      You’ll need to add a dozen more officers to patrol it 3 shifts until crime is so bad police won’t enter it.

      Chicago back in the day established CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) which consisted of the gang member’s to patrol it and provide protection to the gangs dope trade. Got so bad Chicago tore it down years later.

  25. property rights are what make america great. if you own land, the government or your neighbors shouldnt be able to tell you what you can and cant do

  26. Bear and mills sued the city of Kenosha after he said he wasn’t going to at a public meeting. I was there.
    They’re nothing but about greed.
    I’m very disappointed in the Mayor. Obviously these people run and they tell you one thing and do another. Elections have consequences

  27. Bear is and has always been a slumlord operation. Whenever I see a Bear Realty sign, I cringe just thinking about what they’re building.

  28. Did they create this apartment model with Windows ‘98? I guess they did have the computing power to illustrate all the dirty diapers, cigarette butts, oil stains, broken down cars, and liquor bottles all over the parking lot. 😂

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  29. On seeing this, my first thought was, Tenutas is going to have a tough time hiring Bullet Sponges to guard their liquor department.
    Then it occurred to me, the elevation drawing showing the guard towers, searchlights and concertina wire is missing.
    Perhaps, in his honor, the city could name it “Mayor John Antaramian Housing Komplex One”

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  30. $500K homes are literally starter homes nowadays. also – Section 8, low-income, Workforce – whatever you wanna call it, are usually trashed in 8 months of move-in..

  31. Steve Mills has no reason to be proud of the product. It’s ugly. Bear Realty is not Kenosha Friendly. Why does anyone think low-income people want to be stacked on top of each other? It’s a recipe for disaster, It’s another Cabrini Green. Someone recently shared with me low-income folks should be happy to live in any building. Why does anyone think low-income folk have no taste and underserving of beauty? What is needed is three-bedroom units. People who live at the poverty level have several children. Three-bedroom apartments rarely become available on the housing list. Drugs and crime will be rampant. We also need to be watching the transfer of vacant schools to the City of Kenosha. What is the plan for them and who is going to get the contract to build more grey housing on those sites?

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KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Kenosha woman is facing felony drug charges after police say they found methamphetamine on the driver’s seat of a vehicle she was operating during a traffic stop near 22nd Avenue and 79th Street. Cassy K. Knox was in court Monday, where she was formally charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Class I felony. Court Commissioner William Michel II

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High-Speed Chase in Residential Kenosha Neighborhood Leads to Felony Charges, $35K Cash Bail

Amaurion Jalil Nazir Ray, 22, of La Crosse, Wis. In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A La Crosse man is facing felony charges after allegedly leading Kenosha Police on a high-speed pursuit through residential streets, narrowly avoiding several collisions and terrifying his passenger. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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53-Year-Old Kenosha Man Faces Felony Domestic Charges After Alleged Assault at Tavern

Harold L. Garza, 53, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he attacked his live-in girlfriend during a confrontation outside a neighborhood tavern, then attempted to prevent her from calling 911. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Update: Delavan Teen Identified as Victim in Fatal Randall Crash

RANDALL, Wis. – Authorities have identified the 19-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Randall as Ashur D. Larson of Delavan. Larson was the sole occupant of a vehicle that left the roadway around 6:16 a.m. in the 11000 block of County Highway P/Richmond Road, just south of 110th Street. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, the car failed

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Driver Accused of 120 mph Police Chase Through Somers, Crashing Into Motorist

Jose Peralta, 19, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A 19-year-old Racine man is facing five felony charges after allegedly fleeing a Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy at speeds up to 120 mph, turning off his headlights during the pursuit, and crashing into another vehicle in Somers on Friday. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Four Kenosha County Men Arrested in Lake County Human Trafficking Sting

John Garcia, 53, of Kenosha, Adam S.W. Porwit, 26, of Twin LakesDaniel Corona, 29, of Pleasant Prairie, and Mathew Reynolds, 23, of Pleasant Prairie(Lake County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Four men from Kenosha County were among 27 arrested in a recent human trafficking suppression operation conducted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Gurnee, Illinois. You must be logged in to view

69-Year-Old Man Killed in Pickup Truck Crash on Highway 50

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 69-year-old man was killed Friday evening in a violent single-vehicle crash along Highway 50 in the Village of Salem Lakes, according to a press release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue responded around 6:54 p.m. to the 22400 block of STH 50/75th Street on the south side of the highway, where

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Bristol Man Found Guilty of Rape, Remanded to Custody After Jury Verdict

Griffin D. Bollendorf, 27, of Bristol, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) RACINE, Wis. — Griffin D. Bollendorf, 27, of Bristol, was found guilty Friday of second-degree sexual assault causing injury, a Class C felony. The Racine County jury deliberated for less than two and a half hours before returning the verdict. You must be logged in to view the

Harborside Mourns the Sudden Loss of Beloved Teacher David Underwood

KENOSHA, Wis. — With heavy hearts, the Harborside community is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Mr. David Underwood, a beloved 7th-grade social studies teacher, who passed away this past weekend while on a family vacation. Principal Trent Barnhart informed students and families of the devastating news Monday morning. “The news of Mr. Underwood’s passing is unexpected and heartbreaking,” Barnhart wrote. “Our

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Repeat Metal Thief Found Guilty by Kenosha Jury After Two-Day Trial

Roy L. McClinton Sr., 54, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Racine man with a long criminal history was found guilty Wednesday on both counts in a Kenosha County theft-related case, following a two-day jury trial that highlighted his repeated violations of court orders and continued criminal behavior while out on bond. You must be logged in to view the rest

Celebrate America Returns With Fireworks, Tributes, and a Full Weekend of Entertainment

KENOSHA, Wis. – The City of Kenosha is gearing up for another jam-packed Fourth of July celebration with the return of the Celebrate America festival on July 4 and 5, promising two full days of music, food, fireworks, and family fun along the lakefront. Headlining the festivities is Queen Flash, a six-piece tribute act bringing the legendary music of Queen to life with

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Twin Lakes Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Domestic Abuse Strangulation

Michael H. Rada, 29, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff) TWIN LAKES, Wis. – A 29-year-old man is facing five criminal charges, including three counts of felony strangulation and suffocation, after an alleged domestic violence incident early Thursday morning. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Kenosha Teens Charged as Adults After High-Speed Chase, Armed Carjacking

Pleasant Prairie Police Squads(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Two Kenosha teenagers are facing serious adult felony charges following an April police pursuit that reached speeds over 115 miles per hour and ended in a crash near the Illinois state line. The incident began with an alleged armed carjacking in Mount Pleasant and led to multiple felony charges

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Toddler Left Home Alone With Loaded Gun; Kenosha Siblings Charged With Felony Child Neglect

Cruzito A. Padilla, 22, and Monica D. Mata, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha siblings are facing felony child neglect charges after a 3-year-old boy was discovered home alone in squalid and unsafe conditions — including a loaded firearm left within reach and an open second-story window directly beside his bed. You must be logged in to view

Motorcyclist Killed in Fiery Crash Near Bristol After High-Speed Collision

BRISTOL, Wis. – A 21-year-old man was killed Wednesday night in a high-speed motorcycle crash that left a sport utility vehicle engulfed in flames and a county highway shut down for hours. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office said the fatal crash occurred around 8:49 p.m. in the 18400 block of County Highway K (60th Street), near the intersection of CTH D and 184th

Parking and Traffic Restrictions Announced for Kenosha’s July 4 Festivities

KENOSHA, Wis. — As thousands prepare to celebrate Independence Day in Kenosha, city officials are warning of major traffic changes and parking restrictions that will span from June 29 through July 5. The festivities kick off June 29 with the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on, and continue with the Celebrate America festival July 4–5 near the Southport Marina. The Festival Foods

Opinion: Cover-Ups, Intimidation, and Lost Trust in the Sheriff

I’ve known Sheriff David W. Zoerner for more than a decade—he’s my friend. I supported him when he lost. I supported him when he won. I believed in him. But today, I’m disappointed—and I have an obligation to say so. Before this publication even existed, I stood by Zoerner through two failed campaigns for Sheriff. I believed he was the right man for

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Kenosha Man Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Victim to His Own Court Hearing

Alan Jared Munoz, 18, of Kenosha Being Arrested Tuesday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — When you’re out on bond for allegedly strangling your girlfriend, and the court orders you to stay away from her, there’s one thing you probably shouldn’t do: show up to court with her. Kenosha Police made that point painfully clear this week — by arresting

Kenosha County Board Tours Site of Future Human Services Hub

KENOSHA, Wis. — Members of the Kenosha County Board toured the future Human Services Building site this week, getting an up-close look at progress on a major redevelopment project funded in part by a nearly $10 million state grant. The facility, located at 3500 52nd St. in the Sun Plaza shopping center, will ultimately consolidate multiple county services under one roof. It is

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Embattled Attorney Ted Kmiec Quietly Removed from Supplemental Court Commissioner Role After Drug Raid

Theodore (Ted) Kmiec III –Lawyer and Former Salem Lakes Trustee(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Embattled attorney and former politician Theodore “Ted” Kmiec is no longer serving as a supplemental court commissioner in Kenosha County, according to records obtained by Kenosha County Eye through an open records request. In a January 14, 2025 email, the Kenosha County judge

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Repeat Offender Accused of Selling Fentanyl and Cocaine Out of Kenosha Home

Patrick L. Young Sr., 50, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man with a violent criminal history was arrested early Monday and charged with running a drug house and repeatedly selling fentanyl and cocaine over the course of several weeks last year. You must be logged in to view the rest of

Kenosha Woman Charged With Meth Possession Has Prior Assault, Drug Convictions in Texas

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Kenosha woman is facing felony drug charges after police say they found methamphetamine on the driver’s seat of a vehicle she was operating during a traffic stop near 22nd Avenue and 79th Street. Cassy K. Knox was in court Monday, where she was formally charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Class I felony. Court Commissioner William Michel II

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High-Speed Chase in Residential Kenosha Neighborhood Leads to Felony Charges, $35K Cash Bail

Amaurion Jalil Nazir Ray, 22, of La Crosse, Wis. In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A La Crosse man is facing felony charges after allegedly leading Kenosha Police on a high-speed pursuit through residential streets, narrowly avoiding several collisions and terrifying his passenger. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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53-Year-Old Kenosha Man Faces Felony Domestic Charges After Alleged Assault at Tavern

Harold L. Garza, 53, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he attacked his live-in girlfriend during a confrontation outside a neighborhood tavern, then attempted to prevent her from calling 911. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Update: Delavan Teen Identified as Victim in Fatal Randall Crash

RANDALL, Wis. – Authorities have identified the 19-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Randall as Ashur D. Larson of Delavan. Larson was the sole occupant of a vehicle that left the roadway around 6:16 a.m. in the 11000 block of County Highway P/Richmond Road, just south of 110th Street. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, the car failed

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Driver Accused of 120 mph Police Chase Through Somers, Crashing Into Motorist

Jose Peralta, 19, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A 19-year-old Racine man is facing five felony charges after allegedly fleeing a Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy at speeds up to 120 mph, turning off his headlights during the pursuit, and crashing into another vehicle in Somers on Friday. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Four Kenosha County Men Arrested in Lake County Human Trafficking Sting

John Garcia, 53, of Kenosha, Adam S.W. Porwit, 26, of Twin LakesDaniel Corona, 29, of Pleasant Prairie, and Mathew Reynolds, 23, of Pleasant Prairie(Lake County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Four men from Kenosha County were among 27 arrested in a recent human trafficking suppression operation conducted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Gurnee, Illinois. You must be logged in to view

69-Year-Old Man Killed in Pickup Truck Crash on Highway 50

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 69-year-old man was killed Friday evening in a violent single-vehicle crash along Highway 50 in the Village of Salem Lakes, according to a press release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue responded around 6:54 p.m. to the 22400 block of STH 50/75th Street on the south side of the highway, where

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Bristol Man Found Guilty of Rape, Remanded to Custody After Jury Verdict

Griffin D. Bollendorf, 27, of Bristol, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) RACINE, Wis. — Griffin D. Bollendorf, 27, of Bristol, was found guilty Friday of second-degree sexual assault causing injury, a Class C felony. The Racine County jury deliberated for less than two and a half hours before returning the verdict. You must be logged in to view the

Harborside Mourns the Sudden Loss of Beloved Teacher David Underwood

KENOSHA, Wis. — With heavy hearts, the Harborside community is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Mr. David Underwood, a beloved 7th-grade social studies teacher, who passed away this past weekend while on a family vacation. Principal Trent Barnhart informed students and families of the devastating news Monday morning. “The news of Mr. Underwood’s passing is unexpected and heartbreaking,” Barnhart wrote. “Our

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Repeat Metal Thief Found Guilty by Kenosha Jury After Two-Day Trial

Roy L. McClinton Sr., 54, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Racine man with a long criminal history was found guilty Wednesday on both counts in a Kenosha County theft-related case, following a two-day jury trial that highlighted his repeated violations of court orders and continued criminal behavior while out on bond. You must be logged in to view the rest

Celebrate America Returns With Fireworks, Tributes, and a Full Weekend of Entertainment

KENOSHA, Wis. – The City of Kenosha is gearing up for another jam-packed Fourth of July celebration with the return of the Celebrate America festival on July 4 and 5, promising two full days of music, food, fireworks, and family fun along the lakefront. Headlining the festivities is Queen Flash, a six-piece tribute act bringing the legendary music of Queen to life with

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