New TSA fee takes effect for travelers without a Real ID
Travelers flying without a Real ID can now pay a $45 TSA “Confirm ID” fee to verify their identity online, a change that’s drawing mixed reactions from passengers at O’Hare.
Travelers flying without a Real ID can now pay a $45 TSA “Confirm ID” fee to verify their identity online, a change that’s drawing mixed reactions from passengers at O’Hare.
Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.
Rising e-bike crashes prompt Illinois to launch new safety initiative
Illinois officials started a new “Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready" program to create tougher rules for fast e-bikes, scooters and other electric devices.
Illinois officials started a new “Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready" program to create tougher rules for fast e-bikes, scooters and other electric devices.
Airline rivalry: United, American battle for O’Hare | ChicagoLIVE
A new round of billboard ads from United Airlines highlights the growing rivalry with American Airlines for dominance at O’Hare International Airport.
A new round of billboard ads from United Airlines highlights the growing rivalry with American Airlines for dominance at O’Hare International Airport.
How Metra wants commuters to help stop human trafficking
Metra is doing its part to tackle a serious issue in our country — human trafficking.
Metra is doing its part to tackle a serious issue in our country — human trafficking.
Winter storm chaos leaves Chicago travelers scrambling after flight cancellations
After hundreds of flight cancellations in Chicago over the weekend and today, there’s a lot of catching up to do.
After hundreds of flight cancellations in Chicago over the weekend and today, there’s a lot of catching up to do.
Chicago unseats Atlanta as airport with most flights
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
Chicago O'Hare has overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest airport for flight operations, driven by a surge in air taxi flights.
Winter storm wallops Chicago airports with cancellations, delays
Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Chicago airports after a strong winter storm passed through the region over the weekend.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Chicago airports after a strong winter storm passed through the region over the weekend.
Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend
Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.
Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.
Pipe burst delays hundreds of flights at Chicago's O'Hare airport: FAA
Hundreds of flights were delayed Tuesday at O’Hare Airport after a water pipe burst in the airport’s main air traffic control tower.
Hundreds of flights were delayed Tuesday at O’Hare Airport after a water pipe burst in the airport’s main air traffic control tower.
These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
Chicago weather: Ground stop issued at O'Hare as snow hits area
Chicago faces intermittent light snow followed by an arctic blast this weekend and frigid conditions into the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Chicago faces intermittent light snow followed by an arctic blast this weekend and frigid conditions into the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Chicago explores selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports
Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports, including areas such as parking lots, elevator banks, and changing rooms, as a way to generate new revenue. Joseph P. Schwieterman, director of the Sustainable Urban Development Program at DePaul University, explains why there may be real opportunities for the city to raise money through naming-rights deals.
Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports, including areas such as parking lots, elevator banks, and changing rooms, as a way to generate new revenue. Joseph P. Schwieterman, director of the Sustainable Urban Development Program at DePaul University, explains why there may be real opportunities for the city to raise money through naming-rights deals.
Chicago area hit with snow squalls during morning rush: 'Blowing sideways'
A snow squall warning was issued with whiteout conditions across the Chicago area during the Wednesday morning rush.
A snow squall warning was issued with whiteout conditions across the Chicago area during the Wednesday morning rush.
Bears fans on cloud nine after thrilling Packers victory: 'Best day ever'
Chicago Bears fans took over Union Station Monday morning with a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally, rally towels, selfies with Staley Da Bear, and city-wide excitement after Saturday’s thrilling win over the Packers.
Chicago Bears fans took over Union Station Monday morning with a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally, rally towels, selfies with Staley Da Bear, and city-wide excitement after Saturday’s thrilling win over the Packers.
Bears fans ecstatic on Victory Monday after win over Packers
Commuters leaving Union Station this morning were greeted by a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally organized by the Chicago Bears.
Commuters leaving Union Station this morning were greeted by a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally organized by the Chicago Bears.
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.
Two California women were taken into custody on drug trafficking charges shortly after arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday.
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.
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
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.
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.
CTA given 90 days to fix safety plan or lose federal funding | ChicagoLIVE
Federal transit officials have rejected the CTA’s latest safety plan, warning the agency it has 90 days to submit a stronger proposal or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds. FTA Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro said the CTA “failed to meet that expectation."
Federal transit officials have rejected the CTA’s latest safety plan, warning the agency it has 90 days to submit a stronger proposal or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds. FTA Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro said the CTA “failed to meet that expectation."