Inside look: International mail screening near O'Hare confiscates fake cash, narcotics daily
The International Mail Facility near O’Hare International Airport offered a rare, inside look Monday at how mail is screened before it arrives on your doorstep.
Suspected shooter in Oak Lawn road rage incident arrested at O'Hare
A 36-year-old Chicago man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport on Sunday for an alleged road rage shooting last week in south suburban Oak Lawn.
Man, 57, charged for allegedly opening emergency exit of plane at O’Hare Airport, sliding down wing
A California man has been charged after police say he opened an emergency exit of a plane on the runway at O’Hare International Airport and slid down the wing early Thursday.
Chicago officers seize 743 fake IDs at O'Hare Airport
The fake IDs were hidden within handbags, jewelry boxes and various toys, Chicago officials said.
O'Hare gate agent becomes EMT, credited for saving multiple lives
This year alone, Rodney Tabaniag came to the medical aid of four travelers.
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.
'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.
Michigan man lands in Chicago after traveling to Ukraine to help refugees
“One mother she had been awake for almost 70 hours, and she was afraid to go to sleep on the ride. Finally, when we crossed the Hungarian border, she finally fell asleep and it was so rewarding to see her take a rest and have an opportunity to not have to experience feeling like she is alone.”
Video shows inmate's escape at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Video of an inmate's daring escape at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport was released Wednesday.
Richfield boy denied flight over airline's mask rule, family says
A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
Chicago police respond to O'Hare International Airport over unattended luggage concern
Unattended luggage sparked a police presence at O'Hare International Airport Sunday morning.
Spring break travelers at O'Hare not deterred by high airfare
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
Chicago's ‘serial stowaway’ Marilyn Hartman gets prison time for O'Hare trespassing
Marilyn Hartman, the so-called “serial stowaway” for her penchant for sneaking past security at airports and getting on flights, was sentenced Thursday for trespassing at O’Hare in 2019.
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.
Inmate brokered Illinois drug deal using cellphone smuggled into prison: prosecutors
An inmate who has been incarcerated in an Arizona prison since 2010 is facing federal drug charges in Illinois for allegedly brokering the sale of fentanyl and crystal meth in an O'Hare airport parking lot.
Taxiing airplane crashes into baggage cart at O'Hare
A China Airlines plane crashed into a baggage cart while taxiing Friday morning.
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 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.
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.