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.

Travel industry reeling from COVID-19 pandemic
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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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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

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

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

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.

Reopening of Illinois driver facilities delayed

Facilities on the West, South and North sides will now open Tuesday, Secretary of State Jesse White’s office said in a statement.

State police close downtown expressway ramps ‘until further notice’

Illinois State Police announced several ramp closures Monday morning on the Eisenhower and Dan Ryan expressways near downtown Chicago.

CTA service resumes, but remains suspended downtown

The CTA announced it would be suspending all buses and trains Sunday evening in the wake of widespread protests that turned violent Saturday.

CTA service resumes, but remains suspended downtown
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The CTA announced it would be suspending all buses and trains Sunday evening in the wake of widespread protests that turned violent Saturday.

What the post-pandemic future of airlines could look like
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Joseph P. Schwieterman from the DePaul University School of Public Service talks about the state of the airline industry and what it could look like in a post COVID-19 world.

Metra reduces service as ridership plummets during pandemic

In response to the the ridership slump during the coronavirus crisis, Metra is cutting service on its three least busy lines.

Metra conductor tests positive for COVID-19

A conductor who works on the Metra SouthWest Service Line has tested positive for COVID-19, the commuter rail service announced Wednesday.