Memorial Day travel update: Illinois and nationwide

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of construction work throughout the long holiday weekend and the reopening of lanes wherever possible.

Air travel set to exceed pre-pandemic levels during Memorial Day weekend

AAA is saying the upcoming weekend could be among the busiest-ever travel periods for the unofficial start of summer by road and by air. 

Viral video shows people fighting at O'Hare Airport, 2 charged

Two people were arrested and charged after allegedly punching a 24-year-old woman at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on Monday.

Colorado school bus driver faces charges after video shows him slamming on brakes, jolting students

A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.

Videos released by Chicago's police oversight agency show use of force incident at Midway Airport

A Southwest employee informed a Chicago police officer, who was on routine patrol, that a homeless person was drinking alcohol and disturbing passengers near Baggage Claim 6 at Midway International Airport.

Video released by COPA shows use of force incident at Midway
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The incident began when an airline employee informed a Chicago police officer that an individual was drinking alcohol and disturbing passengers.