Freight rail worker strike looms; Metra, Amtrak cancel some service
A transportation expert calls the rail industry Chicago's "lifeblood," which ? if cut off by a strike ? would carry devastating consequences not just on people trying to get around, but on the already high price of countless consumer products.
A transportation expert calls the rail industry Chicago's "lifeblood," which ? if cut off by a strike ? would carry devastating consequences not just on people trying to get around, but on the already high price of countless consumer products.
EXPLAINER: Rail strike would impact consumers, businesses
The Biden administration on Wednesday continued to put pressure on the railroads and unions to settle their differences.
The Biden administration on Wednesday continued to put pressure on the railroads and unions to settle their differences.
Railroad strike negotiations held up by battle over sick time policies
The Biden administration is racing to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of freight railroad workers. The stoppage could threaten supply chains.
The Biden administration is racing to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of freight railroad workers. The stoppage could threaten supply chains.
Amtrak starts suspending lines, Metra service could be affected as freight railroad strike deadline looms
Amtrak has preemptively canceled long distance lines and Metra is warning customers that a freight railworkers' strike could mean no service on many of its lines.
Amtrak has preemptively canceled long distance lines and Metra is warning customers that a freight railworkers' strike could mean no service on many of its lines.
Amtrak starts suspending service as freight railroad strike deadline looms
Amtrak canceled lines from Chicago to Los Angeles, the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco starting today so that passengers and trains would not be stranded in the middle of a trip.
Amtrak canceled lines from Chicago to Los Angeles, the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco starting today so that passengers and trains would not be stranded in the middle of a trip.
Accident between two planes at O'Hare delays flights
Multiple flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport were delayed Sunday afternoon after a minor accident between two planes on the taxiway.
Multiple flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport were delayed Sunday afternoon after a minor accident between two planes on the taxiway.
Fourth wave of immigrants arriving in Chicago from Texas on Friday
More buses carrying migrants from Texas are expected to arrive at Chicago’s Union Station on Friday. It marks the fourth time since last Wednesday that the city has welcomed dozens of migrants at a time.
More buses carrying migrants from Texas are expected to arrive at Chicago’s Union Station on Friday. It marks the fourth time since last Wednesday that the city has welcomed dozens of migrants at a time.
Fourth wave of immigrants to arrive in Chicago from Texas
More buses carrying migrants from Texas are expected to arrive at Chicago?s Union Station on Friday. It marks the fourth time since last Wednesday that the city has welcomed dozens of migrants at a time.
More buses carrying migrants from Texas are expected to arrive at Chicago?s Union Station on Friday. It marks the fourth time since last Wednesday that the city has welcomed dozens of migrants at a time.
Truck catches on fire at Midway International Airport
A truck driven by an electrician with the Chicago Department of Aviation caught on fire at Midway International Airport.
A truck driven by an electrician with the Chicago Department of Aviation caught on fire at Midway International Airport.
Chicago Department of Aviation truck catches fire at Midway
A truck driven by an electrician with�the Chicago Department of Aviation caught fire on the northwest side of the airfield at Midway International Airport.
A truck driven by an electrician with�the Chicago Department of Aviation caught fire on the northwest side of the airfield at Midway International Airport.
Homes near Midway to be soundproofed thanks to million-dollar grant
If you live by Midway Airport, you'll want to hear this.
If you live by Midway Airport, you'll want to hear this.
Busy travel weekend expected in Chicago as hundreds of pilots demand raises, better benefits
New federal data shows that in the first half of the year, on-time arrival rates dropped for nearly every major airline, while customer complaints soared.
New federal data shows that in the first half of the year, on-time arrival rates dropped for nearly every major airline, while customer complaints soared.
Hundreds of pilots picketing at airports nationwide as busy holiday weekend approaches
While many are rushing to their gate, hundreds of pilots have taken to picket lines outside a dozen major airports, including Seattle-Tacoma International, Hartsfield-Jackson International and Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
While many are rushing to their gate, hundreds of pilots have taken to picket lines outside a dozen major airports, including Seattle-Tacoma International, Hartsfield-Jackson International and Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Passenger stopped at O'Hare airport security for having knives, meat cleaver in bag: TSA
A passenger going through security at O'Hare International Airport Monday night was stopped after TSA agents found knives and a meat cleaver in his bag.
A passenger going through security at O'Hare International Airport Monday night was stopped after TSA agents found knives and a meat cleaver in his bag.
Amtrak launches nationwide hiring spree, majority of job openings in Chicago
The jobs have benefits, union representation, and starting pay for many of them is over $20 an hour.
The jobs have benefits, union representation, and starting pay for many of them is over $20 an hour.
Amtrak launches nationwide hiring spree
Amtrak is a on a hiring spree, looking to fill 4,000 positions, many of them based in Chicago.
Amtrak is a on a hiring spree, looking to fill 4,000 positions, many of them based in Chicago.
New Illinois solar power farm to help power Chicago airports
“By 2025, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans will get their energy needs met by an entirely renewable energy source,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.
“By 2025, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans will get their energy needs met by an entirely renewable energy source,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.
Chicago flight delays, cancelations continue at O'Hare Airport
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is playing catchup after having the worst delays in the country over the weekend.
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is playing catchup after having the worst delays in the country over the weekend.
American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.