Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'

The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."

Metra passenger dead after wreck in Clarendon Hills
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A massive collision between a Metra train and a moving truck Wednesday morning killed a woman onboard that train and injured several others in southwest suburban Clarendon Hills.

Metra passenger killed, 4 others injured after train strikes truck in Clarendon Hills

A massive collision between a Metra train and a moving truck Wednesday morning killed a woman onboard that train and injured several others in southwest suburban Clarendon Hills.

Fleet of 1,000 electric scooters return to downtown Chicago

Lyft, the owner of Divvy bikes, debuted a new docking station Tuesday in Chicago that can accommodate both bikes and electric scooters.

What you should know before traveling this summer
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Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, talks about the shifting COVID-19 travel requirements and what you should consider when flying.

City Council approves Lightfoot's $12.5 million gas and transit card giveaway

The Chicago City Council Wednesday narrowly approved a series of lotteries to give away $12.5 million worth of free gasoline and rides on the CTA.

Chicago officers seize 743 fake IDs at O'Hare Airport

The fake IDs were hidden within handbags, jewelry boxes and various toys, Chicago officials said.

FAA pledges to keep zero tolerance policy for unruly travelers on flights

Shouting obscenities, refusing to follow the rules, and hitting flight attendants—that is just some of the unruly behavior that the Federal Aviation Administration said won't fly anymore. 

CTA riders weigh in on removal of mask mandate on public transit
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday he was ending the state?s mask mandate on public transportation a day after a federal judge overturned the government?s plan to keep restrictions in place until May 3.

Pritzker lifts mask requirement for Illinois public transportation

Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.

Lightfoot tweaks gas card giveaway in attempt to attain City Council approval

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is tweaking her proposed gas giveaway yet again in an attempt to mollify opposition and pave the road to City Council approval.

Honor Flight Chicago flies veterans to see D.C. memorials, marking 100th trip

The 100th Honor Flight Chicago took off from Midway Airport carrying more than 100 war veterans who are being treated like VIPs all day in Washington D.C.

Dozens of veterans board the 100th voyage of Honor Flight Chicago
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Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.