Memorial Day travel update: Illinois and nationwide
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of construction work throughout the long holiday weekend and the reopening of lanes wherever possible.
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of construction work throughout the long holiday weekend and the reopening of lanes wherever possible.
Memorial Day weekend travel rush takes off at Chicago airports
Summer means travel for more people and for many the season begins with Memorial Day weekend.
Summer means travel for more people and for many the season begins with Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day weekend travel rush underway at Chicago airports
The departure boards show no delays so far today at Midway airport. Friday is expected to be Midway's busiest travel day this Memorial Day weekend. Thursday was suppose to be O'Hare's. Many people are choosing Chicago as their destination this holiday.
The departure boards show no delays so far today at Midway airport. Friday is expected to be Midway's busiest travel day this Memorial Day weekend. Thursday was suppose to be O'Hare's. Many people are choosing Chicago as their destination this holiday.
What Memorial Day travel will cost you this year versus last year
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
Passenger opens plane door during flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly
Several passengers on board tried to stop the person, who was later detained by police after the airplane landed safely.
Several passengers on board tried to stop the person, who was later detained by police after the airplane landed safely.
Memorial Day weekend: Chicago airports prepare for busy travel days
Approximately 1.5 million people are expected to pass through both of Chicago's airports between Thursday and Tuesday.
Approximately 1.5 million people are expected to pass through both of Chicago's airports between Thursday and Tuesday.
AAA travel tips for Memorial Day weekend
AAA is predicting that over 1.8 million people in Illinois will be hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend.
AAA is predicting that over 1.8 million people in Illinois will be hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day weekend: Chicago airports prepare for busy travel days
Approximately 1.5 million people are expected to pass through both of Chicago's airports between Thursday and Tuesday.
Approximately 1.5 million people are expected to pass through both of Chicago's airports between Thursday and Tuesday.
Memorial Day weekend: Chicago airports prepares for busy travel weekend
It may not feel like summer outside, but things were heating up at O'Hare International Airport Thursday.
It may not feel like summer outside, but things were heating up at O'Hare International Airport Thursday.
Busy holiday weekend travel begins today
O'Hare Airport is braving its busiest day of travel for Memorial Day weekend. Midway Airport is anticipating a busier Friday. About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through O'Hare and Midway between now and Tuesday.
O'Hare Airport is braving its busiest day of travel for Memorial Day weekend. Midway Airport is anticipating a busier Friday. About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through O'Hare and Midway between now and Tuesday.
TSA PreCheck allows teens to accompany parents in security line for free
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
Air travel set to exceed pre-pandemic levels during Memorial Day weekend
AAA is saying the upcoming weekend could be among the busiest-ever travel periods for the unofficial start of summer by road and by air.
AAA is saying the upcoming weekend could be among the busiest-ever travel periods for the unofficial start of summer by road and by air.
TSA expects busy summer travel season
With Memorial Day being considered the unofficial start to summer, experts say this weekend will serve as a gauge for the next few months of travel.
With Memorial Day being considered the unofficial start to summer, experts say this weekend will serve as a gauge for the next few months of travel.
Saint Regis Hotels opens first Midwest location in downtown Chicago
Saint Regis Hotels is celebrating the official opening of its new hotel in downtown Chicago.
Saint Regis Hotels is celebrating the official opening of its new hotel in downtown Chicago.
I-290 inbound lanes closed at Cicero for shooting investigation
Traffic is being diverted off of the inbound Eisenhower at Cicero for an active shooting investigation. The closure began around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Traffic is being diverted off of the inbound Eisenhower at Cicero for an active shooting investigation. The closure began around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
2 million Illinoisans expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
AAA expects near-record Memorial Day weekend travel numbers on the roads and in the sky
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
Summer travel season will be 'one for the record books,' AAA says
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the third-busiest since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. Here are the best and worst times to travel.
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the third-busiest since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. Here are the best and worst times to travel.