Illinois investing $15 million to support local festivals, tourism
The funding will prioritize communities who have experienced declines in hotel tax revenues and provides $5 million specifically for festivals.
The funding will prioritize communities who have experienced declines in hotel tax revenues and provides $5 million specifically for festivals.
$15M in tourism grants focus on Illinois festivals, attractions
The state of Illinois will invest an additional $15 million to support local festivals and tourism.
The state of Illinois will invest an additional $15 million to support local festivals and tourism.
How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
'Welcome to our Neighborhood' campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood
A new tourism campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood.
A new tourism campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood.
Delta passenger explains why he declined $10K offer to give up airplane seat
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
Push to reignite Chicago travel
Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.
Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.
Flight delays, cancelations become a local and global problem
Problems with air travel are spreading around the globe.
Problems with air travel are spreading around the globe.
Angry Georgia mom claims airline 'lost my child' in viral TikTok video
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
Where do Illinois residents want to vacation? Chicago, Lake Geneva and Wisconsin Dells are top spots
Wisconsin residents, on the other hand, were not eager to head south to Illinois for a trip. They said their top destinations are Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells and Madison.
Wisconsin residents, on the other hand, were not eager to head south to Illinois for a trip. They said their top destinations are Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells and Madison.
US officials warn of 'serious risk' traveling to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California
A new travel advisory issued for Americans by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is strongly warning against travel to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California due to "serious risk" as a result of the recent arrest of a prominent cartel leader.
A new travel advisory issued for Americans by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is strongly warning against travel to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California due to "serious risk" as a result of the recent arrest of a prominent cartel leader.
Flight attendant gives saucy performance during safety demonstration
Brittney Abernathy, who recorded the hilarious moment, posted the video to Twitter with the caption, “Give this man a raise.”
Brittney Abernathy, who recorded the hilarious moment, posted the video to Twitter with the caption, “Give this man a raise.”
Over 3,000 guns stopped by airport security this year
Over 3,000 guns have been stopped by airport security so far this year, according to the TSA.
Over 3,000 guns have been stopped by airport security so far this year, according to the TSA.
TSA: Over 3K guns stopped so far this year at airports
Over 3,000 guns have been stopped by airport security so far this year.
Over 3,000 guns have been stopped by airport security so far this year.
Chaotic travel weekend continues for Chicago travelers on July 4th
Passengers who have found their flights leaving an hour or more later consider themselves lucky after hearing about flight cancellations that seem to be more common during this weekend's busy travel period.
Passengers who have found their flights leaving an hour or more later consider themselves lucky after hearing about flight cancellations that seem to be more common during this weekend's busy travel period.
Nightmare continues for holiday weekend travelers with canceled flights and packed airports
Fourth of July weekend has proved difficult for travelers this year with dozens of canceled flights and busy airports.
Fourth of July weekend has proved difficult for travelers this year with dozens of canceled flights and busy airports.
Alpine glacier breaks loose, kills at least 6 hikers on popular trail
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose and slid down an Italian mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak.
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose and slid down an Italian mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak.
Delta reportedly paid passengers $10K to leave oversold flight
Would you take that deal?
Would you take that deal?
Best, worst states for summer road trips in 2022: report
If you are planning to hit the road this summer but are not sure where to go, you might want to consider New York state.
If you are planning to hit the road this summer but are not sure where to go, you might want to consider New York state.
'Oh my God, Titanic 2.0!' Video shows cruise ship hit iceberg near Alaskan glacier
The passenger who recorded the video insisted that he was not “freaking out” but rather marveling at the size of the iceberg.
The passenger who recorded the video insisted that he was not “freaking out” but rather marveling at the size of the iceberg.