Airline passenger arrested over false coronavirus claim says he did it for 'publicity'
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
American Airlines flight headed to Chicago is diverted for medical emergency, unruly passenger
Passengers of the flight said an unruly passenger rushed the cockpit while yelling and was subdued.
Passengers of the flight said an unruly passenger rushed the cockpit while yelling and was subdued.
Person struck by Metra train near Wheaton, trains halted
Inbound and outbound trains were halted, Metra said. Passengers are asked to look for alternative transportation.
Inbound and outbound trains were halted, Metra said. Passengers are asked to look for alternative transportation.
Delta employee shot and killed in parking lot near Atlanta airport
A Delta Air lines employee was shot and killed late Sunday night in a parking lot at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, officials.
A Delta Air lines employee was shot and killed late Sunday night in a parking lot at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, officials.
Weed stolen from ‘amnesty box’ at Midway Airport
The stolen cannabis was deposited about 8:20 a.m. by a departing traveler who was warned by security that weed was illegal in his destination state.
The stolen cannabis was deposited about 8:20 a.m. by a departing traveler who was warned by security that weed was illegal in his destination state.
Hoffman Estates hospital treating Chicago woman who has coronavirus
Officials said a 60-year-old woman from Chicago who came in through O'Hare International Airport on Jan. 13 was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Officials said a 60-year-old woman from Chicago who came in through O'Hare International Airport on Jan. 13 was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
96-year-old woman has been greeting O'Hare passengers for 50 years
June Kreplin is 96 years old and one of the longest serving volunteers at Chicago’s O'Hare Airport.
June Kreplin is 96 years old and one of the longest serving volunteers at Chicago’s O'Hare Airport.
Amtrak suspends policy resulting in $25,000 bill for activists
The passenger rail agency had told Chicago-based Access Living its policy was to charge extra to reconfigure train cars to accommodate wheelchair users.
The passenger rail agency had told Chicago-based Access Living its policy was to charge extra to reconfigure train cars to accommodate wheelchair users.
O'Hare starts screening passengers from China for coronavirus
Travelers arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from Wuhan, China started being screened Wednesday for the respiratory coronavirus.
Travelers arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from Wuhan, China started being screened Wednesday for the respiratory coronavirus.
Metra MD-N service operating with delays after train strikes semi near Edgebrook station
Metra Milwaukee District North trains are running nearly an hour behind schedule during the evening rush Tuesday after a train struck a semi truck in Edgebrook on the North Side.
Metra Milwaukee District North trains are running nearly an hour behind schedule during the evening rush Tuesday after a train struck a semi truck in Edgebrook on the North Side.
O'Hare to screen passengers for symptoms of mysterious new Chinese illness
Health screenings for the virus were underway at three airports - New York's Kennedy airport and in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Airports in Chicago and Atlanta were expected to get similar screenings later this week.
Health screenings for the virus were underway at three airports - New York's Kennedy airport and in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Airports in Chicago and Atlanta were expected to get similar screenings later this week.
TSA apologizes to Native American woman 'humiliated' during security screening
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has apologized to a Native American woman who was recently “humiliated” by an agent’s offensive treatment while passing through a security screening at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has apologized to a Native American woman who was recently “humiliated” by an agent’s offensive treatment while passing through a security screening at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
At least 9 dead as severe storm sweeps through the South, thousands without power
Several people have died as severe storms have swept across parts of the U.S. South, bringing high winds and unrelenting rain.
Several people have died as severe storms have swept across parts of the U.S. South, bringing high winds and unrelenting rain.
US officials: 'Highly likely' Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner
Two U.S. officials suggested it could well have been a mistake.
Two U.S. officials suggested it could well have been a mistake.
Chicago airports add boxes for travelers to dispose of marijuana
The cannabis amnesty boxes, as they’re called, were installed at each airport last week, just as legal marijuana sales began in Illinois.
The cannabis amnesty boxes, as they’re called, were installed at each airport last week, just as legal marijuana sales began in Illinois.
New rideshare tax goes into effect in Chicago on Monday
A new rideshare tax goes into effect in Chicago on Monday, and riders traveling solo via Uber and Lyft will pay the highest price.
A new rideshare tax goes into effect in Chicago on Monday, and riders traveling solo via Uber and Lyft will pay the highest price.
One dead after plane crashes along 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita
One person is dead after a small plane crashed along the 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Saturday morning.
One person is dead after a small plane crashed along the 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita Saturday morning.
Woman hit, killed by Yellow Line train near Evanston: police
Emergency crews found a woman on elevated tracks who had been hit by a train, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.
Emergency crews found a woman on elevated tracks who had been hit by a train, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.
Flights resume at O’Hare, Midway after dense fog grounds aircraft on Christmas Eve
Flights resumed at Chicago airports on Christmas Eve after they were briefly grounded for dense and freezing fog.
Flights resumed at Chicago airports on Christmas Eve after they were briefly grounded for dense and freezing fog.