Doctor stresses caution ahead of travel-heavy Labor Day weekend
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chicago's travel advisory expands ahead of Labor Day weekend travel
Chicago health officials want you to pay attention to the travel advisory as COVID cases rise all over the country.
Chicago health officials want you to pay attention to the travel advisory as COVID cases rise all over the country.
Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Chicago adds 4 states to COVID-19 travel advisory raising total to 43
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago adds 8 states to COVID-19 travel advisory
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday added eight states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 39 states and three territories.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday added eight states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 39 states and three territories.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
Fort Wayne International Airport reopens after evacuation due to 'potential threat'
Fort Wayne International Airport in northeast Indiana reopened Friday after being evacuated due to a "potential threat."
Fort Wayne International Airport in northeast Indiana reopened Friday after being evacuated due to a "potential threat."
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Inside United Airlines new Boeing 737 Max 8
United Airlines on Monday introduced the newest member of its fleet at O'Hare International Airport.
United Airlines on Monday introduced the newest member of its fleet at O'Hare International Airport.
Lyft's shared ride option is back in Chicago
As of Monday, riders can share Lyft by booking the option that allows multiple passengers in Chicago, Philadelphia and Denver.
As of Monday, riders can share Lyft by booking the option that allows multiple passengers in Chicago, Philadelphia and Denver.
Rental car shortage leads to price spike
The shortage in rental cars is causing prices to?surge not only in Chicago, but across the country as well.
The shortage in rental cars is causing prices to?surge not only in Chicago, but across the country as well.
132-night, $73,499 per person cruise sells out in under 3 hours
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’
Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.
Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
United orders dozens of new planes in plan for post-pandemic growth
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
Surge of travel expected in Illinois for July 4th weekend
A heavy increase in traffic is expected across the state for Fourth of July weekend.
A heavy increase in traffic is expected across the state for Fourth of July weekend.
With COVID restrictions easing, travelers look for vacation spots – how to find the best deals
With more people now looking to get away, experts say the sooner you can decide where you want to go, the better.
With more people now looking to get away, experts say the sooner you can decide where you want to go, the better.
Disabled veteran says he was booted off Chicago flight because of his service dog
The veteran served four years in the Marine Corps – completing over 130 combat missions in Iraq. As a result, Ryan Foster says he now suffers from PTSD and takes his 80-pound service dog "Beauty" everywhere he travels.
The veteran served four years in the Marine Corps – completing over 130 combat missions in Iraq. As a result, Ryan Foster says he now suffers from PTSD and takes his 80-pound service dog "Beauty" everywhere he travels.



















