This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Holiday travelers in Chicago rush to beat the storm
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O'Hare International Airport was certainly busy Monday as AAA says 7.2 million Americans are expected to travel by air this holiday season.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth proposes new aircraft evacuation bill

As millions of Americans are about to board crowded flights in the next few weeks, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Capt. Sully Sullenberger talked about airline safety at O'Hare Friday. 

CTA, Pace to issue shared passes next year
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The two transit agencies announced Wednesday that, beginning early next year, they will be offering one-day, three-day, seven-day and 30-day unlimited-ride passes that can be used on both transit systems.

Jane Byrne Interchange construction nears finish line
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The massive project connects the Kennedy, the Eisenhower and the Dan Ryan Expressways, plus Ida B. Wells Drive. It involved 35 different contracts, with crews building new roads over the existing ones.

United flight crashed in Chicago neighborhood 50 years ago Thursday

The crash was blamed on pilot error and failure by the captain “to exercise positive flight management.” But there were also speculations of sabotage.

O'Hare named best airport in North America for 19th consecutive year

For the 19th consecutive year, Global Traveler Magazine has named O'Hare International Airport the best airport in North America.

Amtrak resumes full service at Homewood train station
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The mayor of south suburban Homewood says you can miss the chaos of flying and congestion of road trips by taking the train.