2 women arrested at O’Hare Airport with 22 kilos of suspected cocaine

Two California women were taken into custody on drug trafficking charges shortly after arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday.

Holiday travel rush taking off
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The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend.  Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.

Chicago airports brace for holiday travel surge this weekend

Chicago’s airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel season, with nearly 4.8 million passengers expected to pass through O’Hare and Midway international airports between today and Jan. 5.

Long delays, cancellations hit Chicago airports amid second snowstorm

More than 250 flights were canceled Monday at O’Hare International Airport, while Midway Airport reported only one cancellation.

Letters to Santa program launched at Chicago airports

The annual Letters to Santa program launched at O’Hare and Midway airports on Friday, giving travelers a chance to mail holiday wishes to the North Pole through Dec. 19.

Flights delayed at O'Hare airport due to weather

Two ground stops were briefly issued at O'Hare Airport on Wednesday morning due to snow and ice.

Fewer flights, longer lines: Shutdown snarls travel at Chicago airports

Flight restrictions begin Friday to ease the strain on the system, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Already, there were multiple delays at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Travelers say they are watching for texts and emails from their airlines.

FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list

The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages, including at O'Hare

Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours. Chicago O’Hare saw dozens of delays and at leaast 10 cancellations on Sunday.

Ground stop at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport due to equipment outage

A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.

Chicago man freed from ICE detention after more than 3 months

A Chicago man picked up by immigration agents at O’Hare International Airport on June 19 is finally getting out of ICE detention, more than three months later.