Chicago airports see heavy traffic after Thanksgiving weekend

Sunday was expected to be a record-breaking travel day across the country, including at Chicago-area airports.

Passengers arrive in Chicago from Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene is strengthening as it moves toward Florida, where it is expected to make landfall on Thursday. Some mandatory evacuations are in place in coastal areas – leaving residents and vacationers seeking refuge.

O’Hare among top 3 busiest airports as Labor Day travel surges

Chicago's O'Hare International is currently one of the three busiest airports. The other two are Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.

CBP officers seize over 1,000 fake driver's licenses at O'Hare International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at O’Hare International Airport have found over 40 shipments of counterfeit driver's licenses at the International Mail Facility since August. 

Cause of death released for woman found dead at O'Hare Airport

The woman who died at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday morning after being trapped in machinery has been identified and her cause of death has been released. 

O'Hare International Airport lifts ground delay following passing showers and storms

A ground delay and ground stop were temporarily issued at O'Hare International Airport during the showers and non-severe storms passing through the Chicago area. 

Fourth of July travel picks up steam at O'Hare Airport

The rush is on in Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport. American Airlines declared Thursday the official start of Independence Day travel. 

Severe storms disrupt plans for travelers flying out of Chicago airports

Summer travel can spell stress when severe weather gets in the way. The weather on Tuesday caused ground stops and delays at O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport.