California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

Deadline to renew expired driver’s licenses pushed back to 2021

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has extended the deadline to renew expired driver’s licenses and state ID cards until early next year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago mom, 2-year-old son removed from flight over mask policy

Southwest Airlines says it is looking into the incident that happened Saturday when a Chicago mom was kicked off a plane headed to Midway Airport because her 2-year-old son was having trouble wearing a mask. 

Study examines link between transit use and COVID-19
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Alex Perez from Active Transportation Alliance talks about their findings regarding the proliferation of COVID-19 on public transit and the communities of color that are most effected.

Dog dies, 17 others rescued after O’Hare cargo handler allegedly neglects German Shepherds for 3 days

An international shipment of German Shepherds was allegedly neglected by a cargo handler at O’Hare Airport, causing one of them to die, after a paperwork issue left them stranded in a warehouse for three days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.