Illinois launches Apple Wallet digital IDs
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.
Sen. Durbin thanks air traffic controllers for going without pay during shutdown: "We can't let that happen"
As airports nationwide continue to rebound after the government shutdown, state leaders are thanking air traffic controllers for keeping travel moving.
As airports nationwide continue to rebound after the government shutdown, state leaders are thanking air traffic controllers for keeping travel moving.
Illinois launches digital IDs that can be used at airports, businesses
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting Wednesday.
Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting Wednesday.
Eben Brown on Apple’s new digital ID — ‘The future of how we travel’ | ChicagoLIVE
Apple is catching up to Android with a new digital ID system that can hold driver’s licenses and passports in your phone’s wallet app. Tech reporter Eben Brown tells ChicagoLIVE how the feature works, what privacy protections are in place, and why he believes it’s the next step toward fully digital travel.
Apple is catching up to Android with a new digital ID system that can hold driver’s licenses and passports in your phone’s wallet app. Tech reporter Eben Brown tells ChicagoLIVE how the feature works, what privacy protections are in place, and why he believes it’s the next step toward fully digital travel.
FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.
Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
How the government shutdown will affect international flights
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
The holidays are the right time to plan 2026 trips | ChicagoNOW
If you've ever thought about taking the whole family on vacation, now is the time to get started. Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore, joins with her top tips for planning memorable multi-generational getaways.
If you've ever thought about taking the whole family on vacation, now is the time to get started. Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore, joins with her top tips for planning memorable multi-generational getaways.
FAA's order to reduce flights at airports amid shutdown is in effect. What we know
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.
Air traffic controllers feeling the strain as shutdown worsens staffing crisis
The Great Lakes regional vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association discusses how the government shutdown is deepening staffing shortages, lowering morale, and putting more pressure on workers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
The Great Lakes regional vice president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association discusses how the government shutdown is deepening staffing shortages, lowering morale, and putting more pressure on workers ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% amid ongoing government shutdown
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Dept. of Transportation could close some airspace next week amid shutdown, Duffy warns
With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.
With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.
Traveling soon? Here’s what to do if flight is delayed or canceled
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Travel snags are more likely to ramp up ahead of the holiday season as the shutdown drags out. Here’s what to know if you face a delay or cancellation.
Thanksgiving travel at risk? How a government shutdown might impact your trip
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
As the government shutdown continues, unpaid air traffic controllers face staffing shortages that are causing flight delays nationwide and sparking concern ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.
White House resuming public tours in December
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
Public tours of the White House will resume in December, offering the chance for visitors to see the People’s House decorated for the holiday season.
DHS issues new travel guidance for foreigners, green card holders
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
Chicago named top destination for winter travel in new report
Chicago has been ranked as the top destination in WalletHub's 2025 Best Winter Destinations report for its low travel costs and attractions for winter travelers.
Chicago has been ranked as the top destination in WalletHub's 2025 Best Winter Destinations report for its low travel costs and attractions for winter travelers.