Cold weather can cause Metra train troubles
A Metra spokesperson shared how the company is assisting riders during cold weather months.
United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
8 injured Gaza children arrive in Chicago for medical care
After a 12-hour flight, the children—ranging in age from 2 to 17—were greeted by dozens of supporters who welcomed them with posters, balloons, and Palestinian flags.
Chicago airports see heavy traffic after Thanksgiving weekend
Sunday was expected to be a record-breaking travel day across the country, including at Chicago-area airports.
Thanksgiving travel rush hits Chicago airports with record passenger numbers
Thanksgiving travel is in full swing at Chicago airports with officials projecting nearly 2 million passengers will travel through the city over the holiday weekend.
Chicago passengers react to record-setting travel week
Wednesday is projected to be the busiest travel day of the week.
Travelers pack Chicago airports ahead of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving travel is in full swing at Chicago airports with officials projecting nearly 2 million passengers will travel through the city over the holiday weekend.
Chicago travelers advised to plan ahead amid busy airports and high gas prices
A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, with the peak holiday travel period starting Tuesday, according to AAA.
Chicago travelers advised to plan ahead amid busy airports and high gas prices
A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, with Midway Airport anticipating a 7% increase in passengers, surpassing the national airport travel average of 6%.
Inaugural Amtrak Chicago-Miami route launches
For the first time since 1979, Amtrak is offering a direct trip from Chicago to Orlando, Tampa and Miami. The inaugural trip begins Sunday night.
Man fatally shot in parking lot near O'Hare Airport, police say
A man was fatally shot in a parking lot near O'Hare International Airport in Schiller Park Friday night.
Chicago cracks down on illegal parking with new pilot program
The City of Chicago launched a new program to improve the flow of transportation and to enhance safety on the roadways, using cameras to catch parking violators.
Chicago cracks down on illegal parking with new camera-enforced pilot program
The City of Chicago launched a pilot program to improve parking enforcement in bus and bike lanes, using cameras to catch violators.
Chicago launches pilot program to improve transportation
The new Smart Streets Pilot program uses cameras to enforce parking restrictions in bus and bike lanes.
Illinois lawmakers urge Chicago mayor to convert armory near Midway Airport into police precinct
A push to transform a former armory near Midway Airport into a new Chicago police station is gaining federal support.
Metra working to restore service from outage
Metra was dealing with significant delays after an outage Monday in Chicago.
Some Metra lines experiencing delays, disruptions
An outage of the CN's IT system caused train delays Monday morning.
Trump to stay in Chicago Friday night ahead of campaign rally in Wisconsin: sources
Former President Donald Trump is staying in Chicago Friday night ahead of his next campaign rally.
Illinois congressman discusses how new funding will benefit Chicagoans
Rep. Mike Quigley discusses how new funding will help update railroads.
Passengers arrive in Chicago from Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is strengthening as it moves toward Florida, where it is expected to make landfall on Thursday. Some mandatory evacuations are in place in coastal areas – leaving residents and vacationers seeking refuge.