Senators introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize ASAP, the federal program that pays for elevators, ramps and other accessibility upgrades at rail stations. Chicago projects and riders stand to gain if Congress acts.

Projected toll revenue from the I‑85 express lanes is set to top $300 million, a haul that could speed up plans for more toll lanes and larger public‑private deals. Commuters praise the time savings while critics raise equity questions.

Southwest is adding four nonstop routes from Nashville in March 2027 — daily Midwest hops to Des Moines and Wichita plus Saturday-only flights to Aruba and St. Thomas.

Alaska Air says a sudden jet‑fuel spike turned a strong quarter into a $76M loss, with Seattle pump prices and state policy adding to the squeeze.

A Metra UP-NW train struck a car near Devon Avenue and Northwest Highway on Chicago’s Northwest Side, halting inbound and outbound service and triggering major delays.

NDOT posted photos after the I‑15/Tropicana rebuild won a Western AASHTO regional award. The overhaul adds a taller, wider bridge, new flyovers and HOV ramps at the gateway to the Strip.

A 24-inch water main burst on Lexington Road in Crescent Hill, collapsing part of the street and knocking down trees and utility poles. Crews say repairs and cleanup could take days.

Pickens County opened a 32,000-square-foot Emergency Readiness Center behind its administration building, consolidating EMS, E-911 and climate-controlled storage for response equipment.

A 9-year-old girl is in critical condition after a Henderson crash that sent four people to area hospitals, police say.

Plymouth leaders marked an expansion of free GATRA rides for Center for Active Living members 60+ to help seniors reach appointments and programs. Photos from the sheriff’s office captured the ribbon cutting.

Laketran wants to phase out onboard cash over an 18–24 month transition, saying replacing fareboxes could cost up to $2 million while promising vending machines and an equity study.

A sinkhole at Morris Avenue and East 171st has neighbors worried after at least one vehicle was damaged and city crews said they would assess the site. Residents warn motorists to slow down.

The Port of Long Beach signed a nonbinding memorandum with MARAD to study small modular reactors for ships and shoreside power. Bluecore is testing modules at Pier D.