These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.
Chicago weather: Ground stop issued at O'Hare as snow hits area
Chicago faces intermittent light snow followed by an arctic blast this weekend and frigid conditions into the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Chicago faces intermittent light snow followed by an arctic blast this weekend and frigid conditions into the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Chicago explores selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports
Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports, including areas such as parking lots, elevator banks, and changing rooms, as a way to generate new revenue. Joseph P. Schwieterman, director of the Sustainable Urban Development Program at DePaul University, explains why there may be real opportunities for the city to raise money through naming-rights deals.
Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports, including areas such as parking lots, elevator banks, and changing rooms, as a way to generate new revenue. Joseph P. Schwieterman, director of the Sustainable Urban Development Program at DePaul University, explains why there may be real opportunities for the city to raise money through naming-rights deals.
Chicago area hit with snow squalls during morning rush: 'Blowing sideways'
A snow squall warning was issued with whiteout conditions across the Chicago area during the Wednesday morning rush.
A snow squall warning was issued with whiteout conditions across the Chicago area during the Wednesday morning rush.
Bears fans on cloud nine after thrilling Packers victory: 'Best day ever'
Chicago Bears fans took over Union Station Monday morning with a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally, rally towels, selfies with Staley Da Bear, and city-wide excitement after Saturday’s thrilling win over the Packers.
Chicago Bears fans took over Union Station Monday morning with a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally, rally towels, selfies with Staley Da Bear, and city-wide excitement after Saturday’s thrilling win over the Packers.
Bears fans ecstatic on Victory Monday after win over Packers
Commuters leaving Union Station this morning were greeted by a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally organized by the Chicago Bears.
Commuters leaving Union Station this morning were greeted by a surprise “Victory Monday” pep rally organized by the Chicago Bears.
2 women arrested at O’Hare Airport with 22 kilos of suspected cocaine
Two California women were taken into custody on drug trafficking charges shortly after arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday.
Two California women were taken into custody on drug trafficking charges shortly after arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday.
2 women arrested at O’Hare Airport with 22 kilos of suspected cocaine
Two California women were taken into custody on drug trafficking charges shortly after arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday.
Two California women were taken into custody on drug trafficking charges shortly after arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday.
Holiday travel rush taking off
The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend. Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.
The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend. Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.
CTA given 90 days to fix safety plan or lose federal funding | ChicagoLIVE
Federal transit officials have rejected the CTA’s latest safety plan, warning the agency it has 90 days to submit a stronger proposal or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds. FTA Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro said the CTA “failed to meet that expectation."
Federal transit officials have rejected the CTA’s latest safety plan, warning the agency it has 90 days to submit a stronger proposal or risk losing 25 percent of its federal operating funds. FTA Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro said the CTA “failed to meet that expectation."
Chicago airports brace for holiday travel surge this weekend
Chicago’s airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel season, with nearly 4.8 million passengers expected to pass through O’Hare and Midway international airports between today and Jan. 5.
Chicago’s airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel season, with nearly 4.8 million passengers expected to pass through O’Hare and Midway international airports between today and Jan. 5.
Illinois approves $1.5B boost to rescue, revamp Chicago-area transit
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Illinois just approved a $1.5B annual plan to rescue and rebuild Chicago-area transit.
Pritzker signs sweeping transit funding bill replacing RTA with Northern Illinois Transit Authority
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
State leaders celebrate a $1.5 billion “transformation” bill aimed at preventing fare hikes and service cuts while modernizing transit through new oversight, redirected revenues, and increased regional tolls.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Feds demand changes to improve Chicago transit system safety
Riders could see more police presence on CTA trains and buses after the Trump administration is demanding changes to make the system safer.
Riders could see more police presence on CTA trains and buses after the Trump administration is demanding changes to make the system safer.
Chicago residents, bikers have dueling protests over new bike lanes
Tensions ran high Monday night in Brighton Park as residents and cyclists faced off over newly installed concrete bike lanes along Archer Avenue.
Tensions ran high Monday night in Brighton Park as residents and cyclists faced off over newly installed concrete bike lanes along Archer Avenue.
Chicago residents protest new bike lanes, say they cause headaches
Some people in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood are fed up with newly installed concrete bike lanes which they say are causing headaches for locals.
Some people in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood are fed up with newly installed concrete bike lanes which they say are causing headaches for locals.
South Shore Line train service resumes after wire issue
A problem with overhead electrical wires stopped all South Shore Line train service for several hours Thursday morning.
A problem with overhead electrical wires stopped all South Shore Line train service for several hours Thursday morning.
Long delays, cancellations hit Chicago airports amid second snowstorm
More than 250 flights were canceled Monday at O’Hare International Airport, while Midway Airport reported only one cancellation.
More than 250 flights were canceled Monday at O’Hare International Airport, while Midway Airport reported only one cancellation.
Pace Bus express service could expand to Chicago’s western suburbs
Pace Suburban Bus is asking for public input on potentially expanding its express bus service to the western suburbs.
Pace Suburban Bus is asking for public input on potentially expanding its express bus service to the western suburbs.