San Antonio may increase e-vehicle operator permits downtown from 10 to 30, pending city manager's review. The move aims to match the rising foot traffic from new developments. Existing operators express concern over market oversaturation.

General Motors announces its plan to move its headquarters from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson's tower in Detroit, signaling a strategic shift for the company and the city's corporate real estate.

Abbott Laboratories is set to close its manufacturing plant in Fairfield, impacting about 200 workers, with layoffs beginning May 18. This aligns with the discontinuation of ZonePerfect bars and broader cost-cutting measures.

National venture capital funding fell 28% in the last year, but Arizona startups defied the trend by raising $273.9 million in Q1 2024, outperforming the previous year's figures when excluding a large, atypical deal.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are collaborating to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt for residents, building upon a local program that has already relieved over $348 million.

Chicago's Chinatown opens its first "express DMV" to enhance service efficiency, benefitting multiple neighborhoods. No appointments needed at the facility, which offers a range of services, including REAL ID applications.

Philadelphia Police are searching for Shairalyz Figueroa, a 13-year-old girl missing since Tuesday from North Marshall Street, potentially heading to New York.

ERCOT warns of potential grid strain in Texas due to high temperatures and power plant maintenance, asking Texans to conserve energy to avoid emergencies.

Austin Pets Alive! opens its fifth thrift store in Pflugerville, Texas, aiming to support its animal welfare programs through the new establishment's revenue.

Gas prices in Michigan hit a new high for 2024 at $3.70 per gallon, slightly dropping to $3.69 by Monday, with suggestions for motorists to save on fuel costs provided by AAA.

The TWRA will merge its hunting and fishing guides into one, effective August 1, 2024, to cut costs and simplify access to regulations, with rules set annually from August to July.

Rosa Café + Market, a Black and women-owned business in Detroit, plans to open a second location at the Residences at Water Square in summer, offering coffee, food, and riverfront views.

Lemont, Illinois, approved video gambling at local businesses, while neighbor Homer Glen debates its regulations and considers banning it at truck stops.