Chicago airports prepare for Labor Day Weekend travel

Chicago aviation officials say over about 1.6 million people will travel through O'Hare and Midway this holiday weekend.

Flights from Florida arrive at O'Hare as Hurricane Idalia hits

Passengers leaving Florida and landing at O’Hare Airport say they’re relieved to be in Chicago as historic Hurricane Idalia hit Wednesday morning.

Travelers from Florida arrive at O'Hare Airport before Idalia makes landfall

With Tampa International Airport suspending its operations before Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, many passengers are flocking to Orlando to take flight, with some heading to Chicago.

Chicago Water Taxi resumes commuter service
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The Chicago Water Taxi will resume service during the week for commuters. A boat will make trips between the Ogilvie Transportation Center and Michigan Avenue Tuesday through Thursday. Service will run every 15 minutes during morning and evening rush hour.

United partners with Convoy of Hope to deliver 24K pounds of aid to Hawaii

Much needed supplies were loaded onto a United flight at O’Hare Airport on Wednesday en route to Maui to help humanitarian efforts in the wake of devastating wildfires.

Hawaii wildfires: Chicago volunteers join relief efforts as locals and tourists flee islands

Flights from Hawaii landed in Chicago on Thursday as evacuations continue. Locals and tourists, alike, are scrambling to escape the islands as deadly fires rage across Maui, causing widespread destruction.

Chicago’s 'bikeability' is behind the curve in recent cycling studies

Chicago has work to do to make its city streets more friendly to cyclists, according to two recent studies of how accessible cities are by bike.

Major investment announced for transportation projects across Cook County

Officials say $7.8 million will go towards improving transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths along with roads and freight operations across the county.

Major investment announced for transportation projects across Cook County
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Officials say $7.8 million will go towards improving transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths along with roads and freight operations across the county.