The Cook County Board approves funding for transportation upgrades, including road, sidewalk, and lighting improvements in Bellwood, Hillside, and Maywood.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reminds Florida drivers to stop for school buses with flashing lights and an extended STOP arm, with fines and penalties for non-compliance.

Orange City, FL has issued a Freeze Warning, advising residents to protect against the cold by caring for plants, pets, pipes, and vulnerable people, with Cold Weather Shelters opening at 6:30 p.m.

Rockdale County Fire Rescue to host a ribbon-cutting for new Fire Station 5, enhancing local emergency services.

Sherrone Moore was fired by the University of Michigan for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and untruthfulness during the investigation, leading to charges including home invasion and stalking.

Plymouth is reviewing its Metrolink service for accessibility and equity, seeking public feedback through outreach events and written comments on plans to prevent discrimination.

Clayton County offers a "Parents Night Out" on Valentine's Day for children ages 6-12 at Lake Spivey Recreation Center. Reservations required due to limited space.

Paiute leaders in Utah told members to carry tribal ID and an additional government ID and to ask officers for identification and a warrant amid reports of improper ICE detentions.

DeKalb County's sanitation schedule will shift due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with no pickups on the holiday and services pushed back a day throughout the week.

A 900‑bed Campus For Hope near Charleston & Jones split residents at a West Charleston Library meeting, with organizers promising referral‑only intake and 24/7 security.

UNAC/UHCP says roughly 31,000 Kaiser clinicians have served notice for a late‑January walkout over staffing, pay and pensions; Kaiser says it has offered a 21.5% raise.

Fort Worth zoning commissioners voted to clear the way for food trucks and markets at The Fork Yard on Hemphill. The item now heads to City Council for a final vote in February.

Chicago opens its first women's reentry support center, a part of Mayor Johnson’s initiative for community safety and addressing the unique needs of justice-impacted women, including mothers and domestic violence survivors.