'Cannabis amnesty boxes' rarely used to ditch weed at Chicago airports, records show

'Cannabis amnesty boxes' rarely used to ditch weed at Chicago airports, records show

Millions of passengers have flown out of Chicago since weed was fully legalized in Illinois, but only a few dozen have pitched their pot in the “cannabis amnesty boxes” set up at the city’s two major airports.

Millions of passengers have flown out of Chicago since weed was fully legalized in Illinois, but only a few dozen have pitched their pot in the “cannabis amnesty boxes” set up at the city’s two major airports.

Chicago man charged with hopping fence naked, climbing onto plane at Midway Airport

Chicago man charged with hopping fence naked, climbing onto plane at Midway Airport

A 33-year-old Chicago man has been arrested after hopping a fence at Midway International Airport, and climbing onto a plane that was preparing to take off, police said. 

A 33-year-old Chicago man has been arrested after hopping a fence at Midway International Airport, and climbing onto a plane that was preparing to take off, police said. 

Man jumps fence at Midway Airport, climbs private jet
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Man jumps fence at Midway Airport, climbs private jet

A 33-year-old man is in police custody after jumping a fence at Midway Airport, naked, Tuesday afternoon. Roseanne Tellez was live at the airport with details.

A 33-year-old man is in police custody after jumping a fence at Midway Airport, naked, Tuesday afternoon. Roseanne Tellez was live at the airport with details.

Michigan man lands in Chicago after traveling to Ukraine to help refugees

Michigan man lands in Chicago after traveling to Ukraine to help refugees

“One mother she had been awake for almost 70 hours, and she was afraid to go to sleep on the ride. Finally, when we crossed the Hungarian border, she finally fell asleep and it was so rewarding to see her take a rest and have an opportunity to not have to experience feeling like she is alone.”

“One mother she had been awake for almost 70 hours, and she was afraid to go to sleep on the ride. Finally, when we crossed the Hungarian border, she finally fell asleep and it was so rewarding to see her take a rest and have an opportunity to not have to experience feeling like she is alone.”

Richfield boy denied flight over airline's mask rule, family says

Richfield boy denied flight over airline's mask rule, family says

A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.

A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.

Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'

Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'

The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers. 

The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers. 

Spring break travelers at O'Hare not deterred by high airfare

Spring break travelers at O'Hare not deterred by high airfare

High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.

High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.

Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend

Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend

It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.

It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.

Chicago's ‘serial stowaway’ Marilyn Hartman gets prison time for O'Hare trespassing

Chicago's ‘serial stowaway’ Marilyn Hartman gets prison time for O'Hare trespassing

Marilyn Hartman, the so-called “serial stowaway” for her penchant for sneaking past security at airports and getting on flights, was sentenced Thursday for trespassing at O’Hare in 2019.

Marilyn Hartman, the so-called “serial stowaway” for her penchant for sneaking past security at airports and getting on flights, was sentenced Thursday for trespassing at O’Hare in 2019.

Chicago archdiocese to offer ashes-to-go for commuters on Ash Wednesday

Chicago archdiocese to offer ashes-to-go for commuters on Ash Wednesday

Catholics in Chicago can receive ashes during their commute on Ash Wednesday as part of a service being offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Catholics in Chicago can receive ashes during their commute on Ash Wednesday as part of a service being offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Inmate brokered Illinois drug deal using cellphone smuggled into prison: prosecutors

Inmate brokered Illinois drug deal using cellphone smuggled into prison: prosecutors

An inmate who has been incarcerated in an Arizona prison since 2010 is facing federal drug charges in Illinois for allegedly brokering the sale of fentanyl and crystal meth in an O'Hare airport parking lot.

An inmate who has been incarcerated in an Arizona prison since 2010 is facing federal drug charges in Illinois for allegedly brokering the sale of fentanyl and crystal meth in an O'Hare airport parking lot.