Bloomington, Minnesota, launches its annual Winter Lights Tour to combat the darkness of winter with festive light displays. Residents can register their decorated homes to be part of a tour map, visible from December 2.

Cook County officials celebrated Día de los Muertos, emphasizing the connection with ancestors and honoring the departed with an ofrenda and cultural performances.

Dallas prepares for the Deck the Plaza event with live music, food trucks, tree lighting, and fireworks on December 6, to celebrate the holiday season.

Bloomington has started 'Welcome to Bloomington,' a program to help new and marginalized residents integrate into the community through new resident meetings and a local experience Bucket List.

Illinois CMS won the Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for the third year in a row, highlighting its commitment to employee, retiree, and dependent health.

The City of Dallas has launched initiatives to improve resident lives, including emergency readiness, cultural events, language access devices, and an enhanced library card serving as ID.

Bloomington Public Health's Start with Hi! campaign aims to combat loneliness with approachable techniques for community members to connect, launching in November to coincide with World Kindness Day.

The El Paso Sheriff's Office teamed up with Starbucks for a "Trunk or Treat" event to strengthen community ties, offering safety tips and treats to children on Halloween.

El Paso County Sheriff's deputies joined the Village of Vinton's trunk or treat event, providing candy and a safe environment for children's Halloween festivities.

Bloomington launches a free Weatherization Assistance Program to help qualifying residents make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce utility bills.

Officials discovered unauthorized renovations at Florida's Biltmore Hotel, which were made without permits or approval from Coral Gables. A special city meeting is scheduled to address the issue.

Sacramento's Justice for Neighbors Emergency Home Repair Program has repaired 14 homes to prevent housing displacement, with 16 more in line for updates.

Deputies educated students at Bill Childress Elementary on drug dangers during the Red Ribbon Campaign, emphasizing healthy choices and resistance to drugs.