Pritzker lifts mask requirement for Illinois public transportation
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Honor Flight Chicago flies veterans to see D.C. memorials, marking 100th trip
The 100th Honor Flight Chicago took off from Midway Airport carrying more than 100 war veterans who are being treated like VIPs all day in Washington D.C.
'Cannabis amnesty boxes' rarely used to ditch weed at Chicago airports, records show
Millions of passengers have flown out of Chicago since weed was fully legalized in Illinois, but only a few dozen have pitched their pot in the “cannabis amnesty boxes” set up at the city’s two major airports.
Chicago man charged with hopping fence naked, climbing onto plane at Midway Airport
A 33-year-old Chicago man has been arrested after hopping a fence at Midway International Airport, and climbing onto a plane that was preparing to take off, police said.
'Butt-naked' man jumps fence at Midway Airport and hops on wing of private jet: CPD
A security breach at Midway Airport is raising serious questions about safety on the tarmac.
Chicago archdiocese to offer ashes-to-go for commuters on Ash Wednesday
Catholics in Chicago can receive ashes during their commute on Ash Wednesday as part of a service being offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
16-year-old reported missing from Midway Airport found safe
A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing leaving Midway Airport Friday night has been found.
Southwest Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
After a two-year pause, Southwest Airlines will once again sell alcohol on flights on Feb. 16.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.