Fake driver's licenses flooding into US from China, other countries, US says

Fake driver's licenses flooding into US from China, other countries, US says

Counterfeit documents are giving criminals a license to commit a host of offenses, including terrorism, U.S. officials say -- and young adults who are lax with their personal information may be their biggest enablers.

Counterfeit documents are giving criminals a license to commit a host of offenses, including terrorism, U.S. officials say -- and young adults who are lax with their personal information may be their biggest enablers.

Shared electric scooters are returning to Chicago streets

Shared electric scooters are returning to Chicago streets

Shared electric scooters are returning to Chicago’s streets, with a new pilot program focused on helping people get around the city’s neighborhoods.

Shared electric scooters are returning to Chicago’s streets, with a new pilot program focused on helping people get around the city’s neighborhoods.

Chicago airports restrict terminal access to ticketed passengers, employees

Chicago airports restrict terminal access to ticketed passengers, employees

Chicago’s airports will start restricting nightly access to ticketed passengers and airport employees to ensure “safety and security” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago’s airports will start restricting nightly access to ticketed passengers and airport employees to ensure “safety and security” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

450 fake iPhone cases found during inspection at O'Hare Airport

450 fake iPhone cases found during inspection at O'Hare Airport

Federal officers have seized 450 fake iPhone cases during an inspection at a facility at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Federal officers have seized 450 fake iPhone cases during an inspection at a facility at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Chicago grants extension to ticket enforcement dates

Chicago grants extension to ticket enforcement dates

Chicago motorists are being granted a little more time if they still haven't picked up their new city sticker.

Chicago motorists are being granted a little more time if they still haven't picked up their new city sticker.

Woman dies after touching 3rd rail on Brown Line tracks

Woman dies after touching 3rd rail on Brown Line tracks

The woman’s body was discovered about 2:30 a.m. on the tracks in the 4600 block of North Rockwell Street, Chicago police said. Investigators believe she touched the third rail and was electrocuted.

The woman’s body was discovered about 2:30 a.m. on the tracks in the 4600 block of North Rockwell Street, Chicago police said. Investigators believe she touched the third rail and was electrocuted.

Man reported missing after stopping to switch trains at Union Station located safely

Man reported missing after stopping to switch trains at Union Station located safely

Matthew Keyser, a 25-year-old man who was reported missing after stopping at Union Station Tuesday to transfer trains during a cross-country trip has been located safely.

Matthew Keyser, a 25-year-old man who was reported missing after stopping at Union Station Tuesday to transfer trains during a cross-country trip has been located safely.

Travel industry reeling from COVID-19 pandemic
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Travel industry reeling from COVID-19 pandemic

Roger Dow, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, talks about the enormous strain placed on the industry by COVID-19.

Roger Dow, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, talks about the enormous strain placed on the industry by COVID-19.

Is it safe to go on vacation?
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Is it safe to go on vacation?

Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Chicago elaborates on the dangers of traveling across the country as COVID-19 resurges in some areas.

Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Chicago elaborates on the dangers of traveling across the country as COVID-19 resurges in some areas.

EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists

EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists

The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic spurring rise in RV sales in northern Indiana

COVID-19 pandemic spurring rise in RV sales in northern Indiana

Dealerships in northern Indiana that sell recreational vehicles are seeing a surge in demand for RVs as people eye summer road trips with their families in place of air travel and cruise ships amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Dealerships in northern Indiana that sell recreational vehicles are seeing a surge in demand for RVs as people eye summer road trips with their families in place of air travel and cruise ships amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Buy now, fly later? What travel experts say about today’s low prices for future flights

Buy now, fly later? What travel experts say about today’s low prices for future flights

With coronavirus cases surging in some states and more international borders closed than open, the friendly skies aren’t so friendly. But there is a silver lining.

With coronavirus cases surging in some states and more international borders closed than open, the friendly skies aren’t so friendly. But there is a silver lining.