Illinois AG Kwame Raoul praised retiring Justice Mary Jane Theis for her commitment to the judiciary and for making court processes more transparent and accessible.

Milton's Phillips Road will be reduced to one lane due to water main installation by Fulton County Water Services, causing potential traffic delays through mid-February.

Florida's Arbor Day celebration includes "Tree Quest," a Hillsborough County event combining education with recreation.

Milton's annual State of the City address is scheduled on January 28, where Mayor Peyton Jamison will speak on local initiatives and community developments.

The Child Support Services Torrance office will close on January 16, with services moving to the South LA office on January 20. Payment kiosks are also closing, but alternative payment methods are provided.

Georgia lawmakers begin their 2026 session, facing challenges such as high cost of living and a troubled foster care system, with ambitions of enacting meaningful legislation despite budget shortfalls and political ambitions.

Collierville Police warn against driving distractions, categorized as visual, manual, and cognitive. They shared a sobering statistic about crash frequency and promote safer driving through an awareness campaign and resources at tntrafficsafety.org.

"Hello Hillsborough" podcast welcomes 2026 by inspiring residents with New Year's resolution ideas focused on exploring local attractions and adopting sustainable habits, emphasizing community connection and the county's amenities.

Bloomington, Indiana, has temporarily renamed the Miller-Showers Park retention pond to "D'Angelo's Pond" in support of the Indiana University football team.

Carmel, Indiana's Sustainable Carmel initiative focuses on environmental education in schools and promotes sustainability through an Earth Day Art Contest aimed at engaging students.

Milwaukee launched a Youth Arborist Apprenticeship for high-schoolers to learn and work in urban forestry, offering career paths and contributing to the city's greening efforts.

Clearwater hosted a unique 5K race where participants ran in duck-inspired costumes, with festivities around the World's Largest Rubber Duck. The city celebrated with family-friendly activities and promoted health and happiness.

Fishers is hosting a free watch party for Indiana Football fans at the Fishers Event Center on January 19, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the game starting at 7:30 p.m.