Chicago police respond to O'Hare International Airport over unattended luggage concern
Unattended luggage sparked a police presence at O'Hare International Airport Sunday morning.
Unattended luggage sparked a police presence at O'Hare International Airport Sunday morning.
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
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.
Suspicious package located at Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center; evacuations underway
Chicago Police responded to the 500 block of West Madison at approximately 4:04 p.m. for the call of a suspicious package inside of the train station.
Chicago Police responded to the 500 block of West Madison at approximately 4:04 p.m. for the call of a suspicious package inside of the train station.
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
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
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.
16-year-old reported missing from Midway Airport found safe
A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing leaving Midway Airport Friday night has been found.
A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing leaving Midway Airport Friday night has been found.
Southwest Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
After a two-year pause, Southwest Airlines will once again sell alcohol on flights on Feb. 16.
After a two-year pause, Southwest Airlines will once again sell alcohol on flights on Feb. 16.
Heavy snowfall blankets Chicago area, residents begin digging out neighborhoods
Chicago residents have begun digging out after a thick snowfall Friday morning that dumped over 6 inches on some neighborhoods.
Chicago residents have begun digging out after a thick snowfall Friday morning that dumped over 6 inches on some neighborhoods.
Taxiing airplane crashes into baggage cart at O'Hare
A China Airlines plane crashed into a baggage cart while taxiing Friday morning.
A China Airlines plane crashed into a baggage cart while taxiing Friday morning.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
2 inches of snow falls on Chicago, to be followed by coldest temps of season
The Chicago area saw its second major snowfall in a week Monday morning, ahead of a deep freeze forecast for Tuesday night when wind chills could fall to minus 19 degrees.
The Chicago area saw its second major snowfall in a week Monday morning, ahead of a deep freeze forecast for Tuesday night when wind chills could fall to minus 19 degrees.
Airlines, cellphone carriers scuffle over looming 5G rollout
Cellphone carriers have voiced frustration over the inability to deploy their 5G technology at airports due to concerns from the FAA and prominent US airlines.
Cellphone carriers have voiced frustration over the inability to deploy their 5G technology at airports due to concerns from the FAA and prominent US airlines.
Airlines sound alarm over looming 5G rollout
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
New roads report calls for more safety laws for Illinois
Illinois roads aren't the worst in the nation, but they're definitely not the safest, according to a new report.
Illinois roads aren't the worst in the nation, but they're definitely not the safest, according to a new report.
TSA agents stopped over 130 guns at Chicago airports in 2021
TSA can impose civil penalties of up to $13,910 per violation per person.
TSA can impose civil penalties of up to $13,910 per violation per person.
Local school bus companies laid off drivers after accepting pandemic pay
After teachers and students were sent home for remote learning in 2020, the school district shelled out nearly $30 million to school bus companies to pay their workers.
After teachers and students were sent home for remote learning in 2020, the school district shelled out nearly $30 million to school bus companies to pay their workers.
More than 600 flights canceled at Chicago's airports on Sunday
Flight cancellations have been a problem throughout the holiday season, as flight crews get hit with COVID. A winter storm that hit Chicago on New Year's Day also impacted flights.
Flight cancellations have been a problem throughout the holiday season, as flight crews get hit with COVID. A winter storm that hit Chicago on New Year's Day also impacted flights.
More than 1,000 flights canceled at Chicago's airports on New Year's Day
Even passengers who were able to get into and out of Chicago were having trouble. O'Hare Airport reported 219 delays, and there were 23 delayed flights at Midway.
Even passengers who were able to get into and out of Chicago were having trouble. O'Hare Airport reported 219 delays, and there were 23 delayed flights at Midway.