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Many cities are rolling out new events and initiatives to get more people downtown again. We want to hear what's working where you are.

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, countries are lagging behind the goals they set to reduce emissions and avoid the worst effects of climate change.

The energetic lead singer for The Dap-Kings spoke to Fresh Air in '07 and again in '16, after she'd been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. "I want to perform," she said in July. Jones died on Nov. 18.

A prominent community activist plans to run for Bloomington City Council next year.Jenn Carrillo plans to run for Ward 6 in the spring 2019 election. That…

The Peoria City Council last night gave an initial okay to three sources of income to help balance its budget for next year.

Bloomington's Finance Director said the City is working efficiently to fund the Police and Fire pension plans.The Bloomington City Council discussed their…

Washington, D.C., saw its homicide rate fall to 198 murders in 2004, down from 248 murders in the previous year. While the nation's capital and other cities have seen a drop in the annual number of murders, others have not.

San Bernardino County, Calif., is creating a commuter train that reaches the small city of Redlands. While good for the environment, some residents worry it will undo the city's slow growth measures.

A Bloomington City Council member is proposing the city come up with a plan to help residents whose basements were flooded with sewage after heavy rains in late June.

There's growing tension between the state government and big cities in Texas. Republicans in the statehouse are chafing at moves by municipal governments in large cities and are crying foul.