2 inches of snow falls on Chicago, to be followed by coldest temps of season
The Chicago area saw its second major snowfall in a week Monday morning, ahead of a deep freeze forecast for Tuesday night when wind chills could fall to minus 19 degrees.
Airlines, cellphone carriers scuffle over looming 5G rollout
Cellphone carriers have voiced frustration over the inability to deploy their 5G technology at airports due to concerns from the FAA and prominent US airlines.
Airlines sound alarm over looming 5G rollout
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
New roads report calls for more safety laws for Illinois
Illinois roads aren't the worst in the nation, but they're definitely not the safest, according to a new report.
TSA agents stopped over 130 guns at Chicago airports in 2021
TSA can impose civil penalties of up to $13,910 per violation per person.
Local school bus companies laid off drivers after accepting pandemic pay
After teachers and students were sent home for remote learning in 2020, the school district shelled out nearly $30 million to school bus companies to pay their workers.
More than 600 flights canceled at Chicago's airports on Sunday
Flight cancellations have been a problem throughout the holiday season, as flight crews get hit with COVID. A winter storm that hit Chicago on New Year's Day also impacted flights.
More than 1,000 flights canceled at Chicago's airports on New Year's Day
Even passengers who were able to get into and out of Chicago were having trouble. O'Hare Airport reported 219 delays, and there were 23 delayed flights at Midway.
COVID-19 surge still delaying holiday travel in Chicago, across US
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
Delta, United cancel dozens of Christmas Eve flights amid omicron surge
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Busiest holiday travel day sparks long lines at Chicago airports
Thursday, December 23 is the busiest travel day for people flying to holiday destinations.
Chicago travelers hit the roads, skies for holidays amid COVID-19 surge
After a lull in holiday travel last year, Americans are packing their bags this Christmas and New Year.
Chicago police locate two kittens who disappeared after being dumped in garbage can at O'Hare Airport
Two kittens who disappeared after being dumped into a garbage can at O'Hare Airport earlier this month have been located.
Chicago airports grapple with busy travel week amid Omicron variant spike
Air passengers probably made their travel arrangements before the current surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Omicron variant but the virus was on the mind of travelers as they prepared to take off for the holidays.
Chicago police search for 2 people who rescued kittens from garbage can at O'Hare Airport
Two people found the blue carrier with the kittens in and left the airport with it, police said.
O'Hare Airport offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits
O'Hare Airport is now offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits for travelers.
Small plane slides off runway at Midway Airport after wing clips the ground
A small private plane clipped the ground with its wing at Midway International Airport and overshot a runway Tuesday morning.
Historic United flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel takes off from O'Hare
United Airlines flies into the history books with a flight designed to drastically cut carbon emissions.
Chicago airports, roads flooded with travelers for Thanksgiving
Chicago's O’Hare Airport was flooded with travelers on Thanksgiving Eve. Everyone was anxious and excited to reconnect with family.
Chicago holiday travel: Long lines expected at O'Hare, Midway for Thanksgiving weekend
The Chicago Department of Aviation estimates O’Hare and Midway will welcome more than twice the number of passengers than last year, with O’Hare expecting to see 1.2 million travelers Tuesday through Monday.