Glenview's seventh annual Environment and Natural Resources Commission's Environmental Sustainability Awards event just wrapped up. This event is always a big deal. In 2024, three categories were recognized. The programme is designed to acknowledge and reward the efforts of local organisations, including businesses, schools, places of worship, and community groups,...
Orangeburg County is getting ready for some chilly weather this week. Officials are already planning how to keep the roads safe. Billy Staley, the head of Orangeburg County Emergency Services, said that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is helping out. They're working together to get the roads ready before the cold hits. “We might have some tro...
China's Ministry of Finance recently held a press briefing, highlighting its focus on resolving local government debt issues rather than providing the economic stimulus markets were hoping for. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an outlined four key measures to support local governments in managing debt risks. Only after these points did he mention that the country is consideri...
Meet Stacy Hall, a candidate running for the Fairfax City Council. She believes that what matters most is not which political party you belong to, but what's best for the city. Stacy is interested in your thoughts as a neighbor, not your party affiliation. She was the first to speak at a recent meet-and-greet event hosted by the League of Women Voters and the Central...
A mayor in Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs, recently spoke out against rumors circulating about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to Hurricane Helene. He warned that these false claims could make recovery efforts more challenging. Jacobs, known for his wrestling career, posted on social media platform X, clarifying that FEMA isn't confiscating supplie...
In the state of Alabama, a major infrastructure bond sale is set to move forward without any legal obstacles. The bond sale, which is meant to finance various infrastructure projects, had faced a potential hurdle in the form of a lawsuit filed by a local judge. However, after careful consideration, the judge has decided not to block the sale. The infrastructure bond...
The outgoing mayors of St. Cloud area cities recently shared their thoughts on the increasing partisanship in politics. According to Rick Schultz, mayor of St. Joseph, he first noticed the trend during the 2016 election and again during the 2020 election. "My wife and I talked about what it would look like after 2024, and I said I don't want to go through it again," ...
As we bid farewell to Chief Eddie García, we can't help but reflect on the significant impact he had on our city. García's departure marks the end of an era, and it's an opportunity for us to begin a new chapter in Dallas' history. When he arrived in 2020, our city was facing a dark time. Crime rates were soaring, the police department was understaffed, and morale wa...
Evanston, a city with ambitious goals for affordable housing, sustainability, and community development, has received a significant boost in the form of a $985,000 federal grant. The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program, will enable the city to leverage local, regional, and national exper...