Southwest Airlines to expand service to O'Hare in 2021

Southwest Airlines said Monday it will expand in Houston and Chicago by starting flights to those cities’ largest airports, stepping up its head-to-head competition against bigger airlines.

15 French bulldogs found at O’Hare warehouse allowed to stay in U.S.

A local animal rescue group has reached a deal with federal authorities that will allow 15 French bulldogs rescued from a warehouse at O’Hare International Airport to remain in the country after the the Centers for Disease Control initially had demanded their deportation.

16 French bulldogs from the Middle East found in squalid conditions at O'Hare Airport warehouse

“To touch their skin they would yip because you could see where the urine burnt their skin. Their paws were raw and bloody,” said Mary Scheffke of the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue.

Dog dies, 17 others rescued after O’Hare cargo handler allegedly neglects German Shepherds for 3 days

An international shipment of German Shepherds was allegedly neglected by a cargo handler at O’Hare Airport, causing one of them to die, after a paperwork issue left them stranded in a warehouse for three days.

Fake driver's licenses flooding into US from China, other countries, US says

Counterfeit documents are giving criminals a license to commit a host of offenses, including terrorism, U.S. officials say -- and young adults who are lax with their personal information may be their biggest enablers.

Chicago airports restrict terminal access to ticketed passengers, employees

Chicago’s airports will start restricting nightly access to ticketed passengers and airport employees to ensure “safety and security” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

450 fake iPhone cases found during inspection at O'Hare Airport

Federal officers have seized 450 fake iPhone cases during an inspection at a facility at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Illegal COVID-19 tests confiscated at O'Hare

A batch of vials labeled as COVID-19 tests were spread among packages of “test kits” for meningitis, IVF, MRSA and salmonella, according to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

More coronavirus screeners added at O'Hare after long lines caused health concerns

More health screeners were on hand at O'Hare International Airport Sunday after massive lines and hours-long waits infuriated Illinois officials and put passengers at risk.

Passenger allegedly attempted to open door on flight from O'Hare

An American Airlines flight from O’Hare Airport to Dallas was diverted Tuesday evening to remove an unruly passenger.

Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.

Hoffman Estates hospital treating Chicago woman who has coronavirus

Officials said a 60-year-old woman from Chicago who came in through O'Hare International Airport on Jan. 13 was diagnosed with the coronavirus.

O'Hare starts screening passengers from China for coronavirus

Travelers arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from Wuhan, China started being screened Wednesday for the respiratory coronavirus.

O'Hare to screen passengers for symptoms of mysterious new Chinese illness

Health screenings for the virus were underway at three airports - New York's Kennedy airport and in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Airports in Chicago and Atlanta were expected to get similar screenings later this week.