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.

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.

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.

Chicago fire officials give update on CTA train crash that left 23 injured
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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
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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.

Frontier sued after allegedly damaging, losing wheelchair
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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.

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.

Hop on the train this holiday season
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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.

CTA train service increasing on several lines
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The Chicago Transit Authority is working to improve wait times for commuters. Starting on Nov. 13, more trains will be scheduled on weekday Red, Orange and Pink Lines. While increase service will begin on Nov. 18 for Brown and Orange Lines.

Plan ahead, book your 2024 travel plans early
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It's never too early to start thinking about next year's vacation. Melanie Fish, Expedia Travel Expert, breaks down how you can save money by booking your travel plans for 2024 early.