67 counterfeit designer items seized at O'Hare's International Mail Branch

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the O'Hare International Mail Branch seized a shipment Monday night containing dozens of pieces of counterfeit designer items.

O'Hare Airport seeks volunteers to enhance passenger experience

O'Hare International Airport and its social services partner, Travelers Aid, are looking for volunteers to assist customers at the nation’s second-busiest airport.

Violent crime on the decline: CTA records 16 percent year-to-date reduction
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Riders of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have reason to celebrate as recent statistics released by the Chicago Police Department indicate a substantial decrease in transit-related crime.

Passenger escorted off plane at O'Hare after trying to enter cockpit, open exit doors during takeoff

A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was arrested Friday after trying to enter the cockpit and open the exit doors, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Swiss Air jet aborts takeoff at O'Hare, CFD responds to fire

There was plane trouble at O'Hare Airport on Friday night when a Swiss Air jet was forced to abort its takeoff.

CTA Red Line extension pulls nearly $2B in federal funding
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The federal government is allocating nearly $2 billion to extend the CTA Red Line five more miles south of 95th Street. Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker were joined by other local leaders discuss plans for the upcoming extension to 130th Street.

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.