Midway Airport recovers after 400 flights cancelled

Tuesday is supposed to be the busiest travel day of the year at Midway, so it's a huge relief to many that there are no cancelations yet, just minor delays. 

Dozens of flights canceled at Midway Airport on Christmas Eve
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Dense fog rolled into the Chicago area late Saturday night causing headaches for people traveling this holiday weekend. Southwest Airlines says there have been 53 flight cancelations in their network at Midway Airport.

Storms could impact holiday travel -- what to know

As we gear up for the holidays, loads of folks are gearing up for some serious traveling—planes, trains, automobiles, you name it.

Migrants flown to O'Hare airport on private plane from Texas

As the number of migrants in Chicago surpasses 26,000, city officials are cracking down on bus drivers who are violating local laws. Now, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is changing tactics.

Chicago's airports, roads brace for millions of holiday travelers

Chicago's airports are expecting more than 3.4 million people for the end of the year travel period, and the terminals are quickly filling up.

U.S. transportation officials look to avoid repeat of last year's holiday travel nightmare
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Holiday travel is entering it's busiest period and fresh on everyone's minds are the cancellation nightmares from last year as transportation officials are trying to focus on the positives.

Officials lay out plan of action for Illinois regional transit
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Illinois officials are addressing millions of dollars in cuts facing the regional transit system with ways they can strengthen service.

Union Station receives federal funding for major upgrades
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The U.S. Department of Transportation in shelling out $93 million to modernize Chicago's historic Union Station.

What does the 'Better Streets for Buses' plan mean for CTA riders?
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Improvements are on the way for the CTA after the agency unveiled their Better Streets for Buses plan. The CTA's Jennifer Henry joined First at Four to talk about how the plan will impact riders.

Midway International Airport unveils new concessions, restaurants

Chicago's Midway International Airport reached a significant milestone on Wednesday as it revealed new concessions and restaurants as part of its historic modernization program.

Midway International Airport unveils new concessions, restaurants
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Chicago's Midway International Airport reached a significant milestone on Wednesday as it revealed new concessions and restaurants as part of its historic modernization program.

Pritzker celebrates reopening of I-290 bridge over the Mississippi River
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The John Baker Memorial Bridge which connects Illinois and Iowa near the Quad Cities has reopened following a major rehabilitation project. Gov. J.B. Pritzker commended the restoration efforts while announcing the reopening on Wednesday.