Chicago CBP officers intercept counterfeit designer products at O'Hare
The two shipments of fake goods came from Thailand, and had the items been authentic, officials say they would have been worth nearly $400,000.
The two shipments of fake goods came from Thailand, and had the items been authentic, officials say they would have been worth nearly $400,000.
Flight attendants renew push for infants to have their own seats
Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.
Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.
Construction on Kennedy Expressway in Chicago begins Monday
The construction project will stretch from the I-94 junction to Ohio Street. Crews will repair 36 bridge decks, add new signs, patch pavement, and upgrade lighting.
The construction project will stretch from the I-94 junction to Ohio Street. Crews will repair 36 bridge decks, add new signs, patch pavement, and upgrade lighting.
‘Proof of airport business’ required to enter O’Hare during overnight hours from Blue Line, officials say
Those arriving by CTA train at O’Hare Airport during overnight hours need to provide proof they have “business" there to be allowed to enter, officials said.
Those arriving by CTA train at O’Hare Airport during overnight hours need to provide proof they have “business" there to be allowed to enter, officials said.
RTA warns of mounting debt from Chicago commuters not using public transportation
A warning from transportation officials about mounting debt if something is not done soon.
A warning from transportation officials about mounting debt if something is not done soon.
Regional Transportation Authority facing $730M deficit by 2026
The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees Metra, CTA, and PACE, issued a warning it'll face a $730 million deficit in the next three years.
The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees Metra, CTA, and PACE, issued a warning it'll face a $730 million deficit in the next three years.
Belvidere man found safe after vanishing from O'Hare Airport
A man who was reported missing from Belvidere, Illinois has been found safe out of state, his family announced Monday.
A man who was reported missing from Belvidere, Illinois has been found safe out of state, his family announced Monday.
Watch: Ceiling panel falls, narrowly misses Massachusetts subway rider inside station
It's estimated the piece weighed approximately 25 pounds.
It's estimated the piece weighed approximately 25 pounds.
Norfolk Southern unveils new safety plan after second Ohio train derailment
Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month.
Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month.
NTSB investigating after jet passenger dies during severe turbulence over New England
A significant storm system was gathering strength over the Tennessee Valley while parts of New England were under an active jet stream on Friday.
A significant storm system was gathering strength over the Tennessee Valley while parts of New England were under an active jet stream on Friday.
Airplane aces US test flight running on pure hydrogen power
As airlines confront climate change, this retrofitted, hydrogen-powered plane was designed with hopes of beginning the “race” in the U.S. to reduce airlines’ carbon emissions.
As airlines confront climate change, this retrofitted, hydrogen-powered plane was designed with hopes of beginning the “race” in the U.S. to reduce airlines’ carbon emissions.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Frontier Airlines offering nonstop flight from Chicago's Midway to Jamaica
Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service from Midway International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica today.
Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service from Midway International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica today.
Rideshare pickup area at O'Hare Airport relocating starting Monday
The change is the latest in a series of efforts by the Chicago Department of Aviation to reduce congestion in the lower levels of the arrival lanes.
The change is the latest in a series of efforts by the Chicago Department of Aviation to reduce congestion in the lower levels of the arrival lanes.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Ohio train derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a rare investigative field hearing this spring in East Palestine to question witnesses of the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a rare investigative field hearing this spring in East Palestine to question witnesses of the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Car crashes into fence surrounding Midway Airport
A driver crashed into a fence surrounding Midway International Airport Saturday morning.
A driver crashed into a fence surrounding Midway International Airport Saturday morning.
Lightfoot vows to remove unhoused people from O’Hare as more seek shelter at airport
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O’Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention — and criticism.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to do everything she can to remove unhoused people at O’Hare Airport, calling it a safety issue, after the situation drew national attention — and criticism.
'She doesn't care': Chicago alderman blasts Lightfoot for turning O'Hare Airport into 'homeless shelter'
"We have to fight back for this city because we can't allow what's happening here to become the mainstay for every neighborhood and for every iconic part of Chicago, which is overrun by the homeless, overrun by gangs, overrun by criminality, and what should be a welcoming city to all the good law-abiding people who want to make this home," Ald. Lopez said.
"We have to fight back for this city because we can't allow what's happening here to become the mainstay for every neighborhood and for every iconic part of Chicago, which is overrun by the homeless, overrun by gangs, overrun by criminality, and what should be a welcoming city to all the good law-abiding people who want to make this home," Ald. Lopez said.
Increase in homeless people reportedly sleeping at O'Hare Airport
Travelers passing through O'Hare International Airport are noticing an increase in the number of homeless people sleeping in the airport.
Travelers passing through O'Hare International Airport are noticing an increase in the number of homeless people sleeping in the airport.
Dried rodents, Italian meats, confiscated by customs officers at O'Hare
Customs officers at O'Hare confiscated more than 5,000 illegal items passing through the airport last month, including hatching eggs concealed inside a neck pillow, dried cow skin, and dried rodents.
Customs officers at O'Hare confiscated more than 5,000 illegal items passing through the airport last month, including hatching eggs concealed inside a neck pillow, dried cow skin, and dried rodents.