A $465 million federal grant announced by Secretary Sean Duffy will fund urgent repairs and upgrades at Washington’s Union Station, officials say.

IDOT says Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps will reopen by the Friday morning commute, though final pavement patching will require weekend closures later this summer.

Tri‑Rail and Henderson Behavioral launched an "Are You OK?" campaign funded by a $56,500 federal grant to train frontline staff to spot people in crisis and reduce track deaths. The program pairs posters and hands‑on training with referrals to local services.

A 4–3 commission vote paused proposed utility hikes, but the city still faces more than $1 billion in pipe, pump and flood projects. Officials are weighing bonds and tax shifts to avoid saddling residents with higher bills.

DeKalb County commissioners approved a 4-2 vote to raise parking fees at three downtown lots, shifting the courthouse deck from a $6 flat to tiered hourly rates.

Ford Road will close on or after June 8 for a bridge replacement over I‑865; expect signed detours and overnight ramp closures.

Hawaiian Airlines will swap free coach meals for a chef‑curated paid pre‑order menu developed with Sheldon Simeon, launching July 1 on most mainland routes. Limited complimentary snacks will remain.

A freight train jumped the tracks Thursday morning in Posen, leaving at least a dozen cars off the rails near 140th Street and Seeley Avenue. No injuries were reported.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle Parker joined team owners to unveil a nine‑point transportation and development package for the South Philly stadium district. The plan targets congestion around Citizens Bank Park and ties public planning to private investment.

Valparaiso is considering a $10 million bond to drill three water wells while officials negotiate with Indiana American Water about Lake Michigan supply. The package aims to add capacity and avoid an immediate rate shock.

WisDOT released four conceptual designs to rework the I‑43/National Avenue interchange in Walker’s Point. Display boards and staff will be at a June 3 open house to take feedback.

Cemex and Port Tampa Bay unveiled a $36M aggregate terminal with a 5,000‑ton‑per‑hour conveyor, expected to move about 1.5M tons a year and boost local construction supply.

Flagship Cruises will launch a daily ferry June 1 between Chula Vista's Safe Harbor South Bay and downtown San Diego. One-way fares are about $15 and crossings take roughly 45 minutes.