Chicago airports, roads and rails prepare for Thanksgiving surge as travelers dash to destinations
As the holiday season kicks off, Chicago's airports, roads and rails are gearing up for a bustling Thanksgiving travel period – with expectations of a significant uptick in passenger totals compared to last year.
As the holiday season kicks off, Chicago's airports, roads and rails are gearing up for a bustling Thanksgiving travel period – with expectations of a significant uptick in passenger totals compared to last year.
Chicago airports prepare for Thanksgiving surge as travelers dash to destinations
As the holiday season kicks off, Chicago's airports are gearing up for a bustling Thanksgiving travel period, with expectations of a significant uptick in passenger numbers compared to last year.
As the holiday season kicks off, Chicago's airports are gearing up for a bustling Thanksgiving travel period, with expectations of a significant uptick in passenger numbers compared to last year.
Holiday travelers race to Chicago airports to head out for Thanksgiving
Airports and highways across the country are expecting to see a record-breaking number of travelers. FOX 32's Joanie Lum speaks to travelers at O'Hare Airport as the holiday rush hits full swing.
Airports and highways across the country are expecting to see a record-breaking number of travelers. FOX 32's Joanie Lum speaks to travelers at O'Hare Airport as the holiday rush hits full swing.
Airlines expected to hit record travel numbers this week for Thanksgiving
It's the start of the holiday week and the Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway. This week alone, AAA says more than 55 million people will be hitting the roads and airports.
It's the start of the holiday week and the Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway. This week alone, AAA says more than 55 million people will be hitting the roads and airports.
Coast Guard calls off search for missing Carnival cruise ship passenger
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for missing Carnival cruise ship passenger Tyler Barnett.
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for missing Carnival cruise ship passenger Tyler Barnett.
Thanksgiving travel faces challenges from budding cross-country storm
A storm that began off the West Coast and is expected to produce wet weather along its cross-country journey over the next several days with a severe weather risk.
A storm that began off the West Coast and is expected to produce wet weather along its cross-country journey over the next several days with a severe weather risk.
Thanksgiving travel rush in Chicago kicks off with record-breaking projections
The first wave of Thanksgiving holiday travel has commenced, and according to the Transportation Security Administration, it's set to break records.
The first wave of Thanksgiving holiday travel has commenced, and according to the Transportation Security Administration, it's set to break records.
Amtrak train bound for Chicago derails in Michigan
Crews are working to repair tracks after an Amtrak crash in Michigan.
Crews are working to repair tracks after an Amtrak crash in Michigan.
Thanksgiving travel rush in Chicago kicks off with record-breaking projections
The first wave of Thanksgiving holiday travel has commenced, and according to the Transportation Security Administration, it's set to break records.
The first wave of Thanksgiving holiday travel has commenced, and according to the Transportation Security Administration, it's set to break records.
Frontier Airlines drops price for 'all-you-can-fly' annual pass
For those with flexibility in their travel plans, pass holders of this deal pay one cent in airfare plus applicable taxes and fees at the time of booking.
For those with flexibility in their travel plans, pass holders of this deal pay one cent in airfare plus applicable taxes and fees at the time of booking.
Chicago fire officials give update on CTA train crash that left 23 injured
A CTA Yellow Line train crashed into a snow fire plow in the Howard Rail Yard Thursday morning. Officials say 38 people were aboard, 23 were injured and 15 refused medical attention.
A CTA Yellow Line train crashed into a snow fire plow in the Howard Rail Yard Thursday morning. Officials say 38 people were aboard, 23 were injured and 15 refused medical attention.
Multi-car crash on Tri-State Tollway closes 3 lanes
A crash on the northbound Tri-State Tollway near Ogden is causing some back ups and commuter headaches. Three lanes are closed as officials work to clean up the debris.
A crash on the northbound Tri-State Tollway near Ogden is causing some back ups and commuter headaches. Three lanes are closed as officials work to clean up the debris.
Chicago woman says Frontier Airlines lost and damaged her custom wheelchair, publicly embarrassed her
A Chicago woman is suing a major airline after she alleged that her custom wheelchair was lost without explanation and returned damaged.
A Chicago woman is suing a major airline after she alleged that her custom wheelchair was lost without explanation and returned damaged.
Frontier sued after allegedly damaging, losing wheelchair
The woman, who has spinal muscular atrophy and relies on her custom mechanized wheelchair, says a series of mishaps while returning from her vacation in the Dominican Republic led to a painful and embarrassing ordeal.
The woman, who has spinal muscular atrophy and relies on her custom mechanized wheelchair, says a series of mishaps while returning from her vacation in the Dominican Republic led to a painful and embarrassing ordeal.
AAA: Thanksgiving travel back to pre-pandemic levels
AAA is predicting this Thanksgiving will be one of the busiest in decades
AAA is predicting this Thanksgiving will be one of the busiest in decades
TSA's K-9 adoption program: How you can take home a dog not cut out for agency
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing certain dogs, deemed unfit for government work or retired, to be adopted through the Canine Adoption Agency in San Antonio, Texas.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing certain dogs, deemed unfit for government work or retired, to be adopted through the Canine Adoption Agency in San Antonio, Texas.
Where weather could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel this year
A more active pattern is expected across the U.S. as millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving travel.
A more active pattern is expected across the U.S. as millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving travel.
TSA warns of busiest holiday travel season ever
Holiday travel is expected to be the busiest it has ever been.
Holiday travel is expected to be the busiest it has ever been.
Hop on the train this holiday season
Traveling during these tough economic times can be expensive, so more people are now taking the train!
Traveling during these tough economic times can be expensive, so more people are now taking the train!
Southwest Airlines brings to life first graders’ viral virtual ‘field trip’ to Mexico
You may have seen the video – their unbelievably imaginative teacher transformed their classroom into a “field trip” to Mexico, via a pretend Southwest flight. And now the real Southwest Airlines is getting involved.
You may have seen the video – their unbelievably imaginative teacher transformed their classroom into a “field trip” to Mexico, via a pretend Southwest flight. And now the real Southwest Airlines is getting involved.