Ground stop in effect for flights arriving at Chicago's O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms

Just before 4 p.m., the FAA said there was a Traffic Management Program in effect for planes arriving at O'Hare. This is causing arriving flights to be delayed by an average of one hour and 49 minutes.

Chicago airports packed with spring break travelers
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Today is the last day of school before Chicago students head out for spring break and the airports are packed with people getting a head start on their travel plans.

Complaints about air travel nearly quadrupled: report
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The number of people flying in the U.S. is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, but not all travelers are happy about what it has meant for their flight experience.

Here are the 'most misunderstood' American accents abroad, according to survey

Do you "pawk the caw" in Rhode Island? If so, you may be among the American tourists most difficult to understand while traveling internationally, according to the results of a recent survey.

Sleep tourism: Vacationing for better sleep
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Sleep tourism is a new trend where travelers are working to improve their quality of sleep, and even more simply, get some rest, both physically and mentally.

Spring breakers urged to avoid Mexican border after uptick in violence
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Texas state troopers are warning spring breakers to stay away from the U.S.-Mexico border after four Americans were kidnapped nearly two weeks ago. Only two of them came back home alive after a deadly run-in with a drug cartel.

Nor'easter causing air travel disruptions nationwide
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After a largely snowless winter, a massive winter storm is pummeling the Northeast this week. Heavy snow and gusty winds threaten to cause widespread power outages.

Airlines add international flights head of summer travel
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If the last days of winter have you thinking about flying somewhere warm, you'll find you have more options and easier access to international travel starting soon for this spring and summer.

Indiana State Police monitoring roadways as drivers met with heavy snow
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Sgt. Glen Fifield with the Indiana State Police joined First at Four to report on the issues he's seeing on the roadways as heavy snow hit Northwest Indiana Friday afternoon.

Kennedy Expressway rehab scheduled to begin March 20
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Commenters will see major delays on the Kennedy Expressway later this month. IDOT is planning $150M in repairs to be done in three stages over the next couple years.

CTA introduces Blue Line platform livestreaming
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The CTA is making upgrades on the Blue Line. Commuters can now get a live look at the stations Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m.

O'Hare Int. Airport receives $50M grant for upgrades at terminal 3
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A federal grant of $50 million was approved for O'Hare International Airport. The money will be used to expand the passenger corridor, renovated bathrooms and improve baggage facilities.