FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
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On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown — What to do if yours is delayed or canceled
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% in 40 major markets starting Friday as unpaid air traffic controllers continue to call out.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages, including at O'Hare
Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours. Chicago O’Hare saw dozens of delays and at leaast 10 cancellations on Sunday.
Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours. Chicago O’Hare saw dozens of delays and at leaast 10 cancellations on Sunday.
$1.5 Illinois transit bill addresses fiscal cliff facing Chicago-area transit agencies
This bill passed this morning after months of debate and last minute dealmaking. Democrats who sponsored it say it will transform public transit for a generation, creating a more unified system where the trains and buses run frequently and on time.
This bill passed this morning after months of debate and last minute dealmaking. Democrats who sponsored it say it will transform public transit for a generation, creating a more unified system where the trains and buses run frequently and on time.
Illinois lawmaker breaks down $1.5B transit bill that dodges fiscal cliff
State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) explains how the new transit funding plan keeps trains and buses running while raising revenue through gas taxes and toll increases.
State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) explains how the new transit funding plan keeps trains and buses running while raising revenue through gas taxes and toll increases.
Illinois lawmakers approve new $1.5B plan to fund CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion funding plan to support public transit agencies without imposing the statewide taxes originally proposed.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion funding plan to support public transit agencies without imposing the statewide taxes originally proposed.
Illinois lawmakers approve new $1.5B plan to fund CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion public transit funding package early Friday, averting a looming "fiscal cliff" that threatened service for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion public transit funding package early Friday, averting a looming "fiscal cliff" that threatened service for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.
Pritzker balks at $1.5B bill to save Chicago area transit system
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system. Proponents argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform public transportation in the region, but it will come at a cost.
Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system. Proponents argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform public transportation in the region, but it will come at a cost.
Gene & Georgetti’s Midway Airport location to close after licensing deal canceled, owner says
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
Ground stop at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport due to equipment outage
A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.
A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.
Chicago TSA union leader speaks out on toll of government shutdown
As the federal shutdown stretches into its third week, the president of AFGE Local 777 discusses how unpaid TSA agents at Chicago’s airports are coping, what travelers can expect, and how long workers can hold on.
As the federal shutdown stretches into its third week, the president of AFGE Local 777 discusses how unpaid TSA agents at Chicago’s airports are coping, what travelers can expect, and how long workers can hold on.
Some CTA Blue Line stations to close Sunday for rebuild
Commuters heading toward the Near West Side and the Illinois Medical District will need to prepare as some CTA Blue Line stations will temporarily close for rebuilding.
Commuters heading toward the Near West Side and the Illinois Medical District will need to prepare as some CTA Blue Line stations will temporarily close for rebuilding.
Tornado touches down near O'Hare Airport: NWS
The severe weather in the Chicago area affected many travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports.
The severe weather in the Chicago area affected many travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports.
Man shot, critically wounded in CTA Orange Line shooting
The shooting occurred at the Western stop, which is just a few stops before the Midway Airport stop.
The shooting occurred at the Western stop, which is just a few stops before the Midway Airport stop.
Illinois lawmakers work on $1.5B bill to bail out CTA, Metra and Pace
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region?s mass transit systems.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to push through a big bill to save the region?s mass transit systems.
NTSB releases final report on Titan submersible implosion
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the 2023 Titan submersible disaster.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the 2023 Titan submersible disaster.
Chicago refuses to show DHS video blaming Dems for shutdown at airports
Chicago's major airports have refused to show a video from DHS Sec. Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Chicago's major airports have refused to show a video from DHS Sec. Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Chicago's air traffic controllers feel impact of government shutdown
Day 14 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are feeling the effects in their paychecks.
Day 14 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are feeling the effects in their paychecks.
Transit budget shortfall takes center stage as Illinois lawmakers hold fall veto session
State lawmakers are also expected to discuss the transit fiscal cliff during this veto session, which runs through the end of the month.
State lawmakers are also expected to discuss the transit fiscal cliff during this veto session, which runs through the end of the month.