Although far fewer, Illinoisans still traveling for holidays despite CDC warnings
While the number of holiday travelers is drastically down this year, many are still putting the CDC coronavirus warnings to the side in hopes of having a merry Christmas away from home.
While the number of holiday travelers is drastically down this year, many are still putting the CDC coronavirus warnings to the side in hopes of having a merry Christmas away from home.
O'Hare offering rapid COVID tests as holiday travel surges
O'Hare International Airport is seeing some of its busiest travel days of the year right now.
O'Hare International Airport is seeing some of its busiest travel days of the year right now.
White House's Dr. Birx under fire for traveling with family after echoing COVID-19 guidelines
The day after Thanksgiving, Birx traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.
The day after Thanksgiving, Birx traveled to one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island in Delaware. She was accompanied by three generations of her family from two households.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Colorado mom reacts to being kicked off plane when 2-year-old refused to wear mask: 'Humiliating'
A Colorado mother said she and her family were kicked off a United Airlines flight after her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask.
A Colorado mother said she and her family were kicked off a United Airlines flight after her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask.
American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
No more emotional support animals on planes after DOT closes major loophole
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count.
Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the best way to stay safe and protect others is to stay home.
Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey finds many hotels will be forced to close without COVID relief
A new survey finds 71% of hotels won't survive another six months without further government coronavirus relief. Chip Rogers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, discusses the situation for hotels now and what are they doing to survive.
A new survey finds 71% of hotels won't survive another six months without further government coronavirus relief. Chip Rogers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, discusses the situation for hotels now and what are they doing to survive.
International travelers should get coronavirus test at 3 different times, CDC advises
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
Millions of Americans have plane tickets for Thanksgiving, and it's not clear how many will show up
Millions of Americans bought tickets to travel over Thanksgiving. The number of passengers at airports was already up on Friday and Saturday. Now people are wondering -- how many will actually fly?
Millions of Americans bought tickets to travel over Thanksgiving. The number of passengers at airports was already up on Friday and Saturday. Now people are wondering -- how many will actually fly?
O'Hare Airport fairly empty on weekend before Thanksgiving as CDC begs people to stay home
The CDC and local governments are begging people to stay home this Thanksgiving, and at O'Hare on Saturday, we found the baggage claim practically empty.
The CDC and local governments are begging people to stay home this Thanksgiving, and at O'Hare on Saturday, we found the baggage claim practically empty.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after deadly 2018, 2019 crashes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight after nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight after nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
Handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on display this week
WOW: A handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will go on display in Springfield, Illinois this week. It's one of five surviving handwritten copies. The famous speech begins with the words "Four score and seven years ago..."
WOW: A handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will go on display in Springfield, Illinois this week. It's one of five surviving handwritten copies. The famous speech begins with the words "Four score and seven years ago..."