Judge Charles S. Beach II will be sworn in as Cook County’s chief judge Dec. 1 at Chicago‑Kent’s Ogilvie Auditorium; the investiture will be livestreamed.

Kelly Madigan is resigning as Baltimore County Inspector General to take a similar role in Howard County on January 5, 2026; her deputy will serve as acting IG.

New actuarial numbers show roughly 29,800 inactive former Chicago teachers are non‑vested and likely to get only refunds — a clash of short tenures and long vesting rules. The fund’s $14.17B shortfall makes fixes politically and fiscally tricky.

Massachusetts introduces a new high school graduation framework to ensure that graduates possess essential life skills and are prepared for future endeavors, moving away from high stakes tests like the 10th Grade MCAS exams.

Indiana House Republicans proposed a redistricting map, splitting Marion County and possibly impacting Democratic representation ahead of the 2026 elections.

Scottsdale officials consider reducing public comment time and speaker numbers at council meetings, facing opposition from residents and some city leaders who champion citizen engagement.

Immigration advocates and officials criticized NYPD's response to anti-ICE protests in Chinatown, resulting in calls for an investigation into police conduct.

The City of Raleigh invites citizens to join local boards and commissions, with the aim of increasing civic engagement and input into city planning and policies.

The Team Duval school lottery for the 2026-27 year is open, with a Jan. 31 deadline, and results due in mid-March. Webinars are available to aid in the application process.

Ohio's Auditor released new audit reports for various entities to ensure transparency and combat waste and abuse of public funds across multiple counties.

Historian Paul Hortenstine claims NYC's mayoral count is off by one due to a 1674 record omission, as Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office and forms 17 transition committees, signaling major governmental changes.

Provo City Government used a Facebook post to acknowledge the challenges of ongoing construction while highlighting the importance of supporting local businesses like IFA amid disruptions.

A Bay Area‑led petition launches a third attempt to undo Prop. 19's inheritance reassessments, arguing heirs are being hit with steep tax increases in high‑cost counties.