FAA pledges to keep zero tolerance policy for unruly travelers
The FAA said while the masks may be gone for now, easing arguments over the mandate, passengers are still acting up.
The FAA said while the masks may be gone for now, easing arguments over the mandate, passengers are still acting up.
Chicago doctor recommends still masking despite easing of transit requirements
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine explains why he would still mask up in crowded transit environments despite the removal of the federal mandate.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine explains why he would still mask up in crowded transit environments despite the removal of the federal mandate.
CTA riders weigh in on removal of mask mandate on public transit
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.
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.
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Masks still required on CTA, Metra despite judge’s ruling to strike down national mask mandate
A federal judge’s decision Monday to strike down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit won’t change the rules on Metra and the CTA — for now.
A federal judge’s decision Monday to strike down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit won’t change the rules on Metra and the CTA — for now.
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.
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.
What Chicago-area transit riders need to know about new masking rules
A federal mask mandate for mass transit was struck down Monday, FOX 32's Joanie Lum tells you what you need to know.
A federal mask mandate for mass transit was struck down Monday, FOX 32's Joanie Lum tells you what you need to know.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
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.
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
Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.
Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.
'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.
Technical problems strand thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers in Chicago, nationwide
Technical problems stranded thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers in Chicago and nationwide. Nate Rodgers reports from Midway Airport.
Technical problems stranded thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers in Chicago and nationwide. Nate Rodgers reports from 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.
'Butt-naked' man jumps fence at Midway Airport and hops on wing of private jet: CPD
A security breach at Midway Airport is raising serious questions about safety on the tarmac.
A security breach at Midway Airport is raising serious questions about safety on the tarmac.
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.
Chicago CTA offering discounted travel this weekend on all lines
The Chicago CTA is offering discounted travel this weekend on all lines.
The Chicago CTA is offering discounted travel this weekend on all lines.
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.”
Video shows inmate's escape at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Video of an inmate's daring escape at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport was released Wednesday.
Video of an inmate's daring escape at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport was released Wednesday.
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'
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.