Illinois roads and bridge deterioration ranked among worst in US, report says
Illinois Interstate Highway Systems rank among the worst levels of bridge and road pavement deterioration, according to a report released Tuesday.
Illinois Interstate Highway Systems rank among the worst levels of bridge and road pavement deterioration, according to a report released Tuesday.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Google trends reveal what people are searching as US begins to reopen
Google trends expert Molly Vandenberg talks to us about popular search trends now that the United States has embraced reopening from the pandemic.
Google trends expert Molly Vandenberg talks to us about popular search trends now that the United States has embraced reopening from the pandemic.
Dozens of Southwest flights canceled at Midway due to computer outage
A computer outage on Tuesday caused long lines at Southwest ticket counters across the country.
A computer outage on Tuesday caused long lines at Southwest ticket counters across the country.
No more COVID-19 restrictions for travelers arriving in Chicago
Travelers headed to Chicago are no longer required to have a negative COVID-19 test – or to quarantine – before or after arrival.
Travelers headed to Chicago are no longer required to have a negative COVID-19 test – or to quarantine – before or after arrival.
Technical issues delay Southwest Airlines flights for a second day
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
Legal issues emerge as summer travel season ramps up
Attorney Karen Conti goes over a few legal issues that will arise as travel season gets into full swing.
Attorney Karen Conti goes over a few legal issues that will arise as travel season gets into full swing.
Shortage of TSA workers as summer travel surges
A worrying report could spell trouble at airports across the country.
A worrying report could spell trouble at airports across the country.
Gucci, Louis and more: Chicago officials seize $552,000 in fake designer apparel
Two people were arrested by law enforcement officials in Chicago after more than half-a-million dollars in counterfeit designer apparel was allegedly found in their possession.
Two people were arrested by law enforcement officials in Chicago after more than half-a-million dollars in counterfeit designer apparel was allegedly found in their possession.
Teen checks pool noodle on Southwest flight, video goes viral
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Sydney Fowls flew from Ohio to Tampa and decided to see if she could check a pool noodle on her Southwest flight. Sure enough, the college student looked out the window and watched baggage handlers loading her pool noodle onto the plane. Her video quickly went viral.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Crowds pack Navy Pier on first weekend it's fully reopened
“We should take advantage of this because many countries are still locked down,” said one visitor. "Just be careful, have fun.”
“We should take advantage of this because many countries are still locked down,” said one visitor. "Just be careful, have fun.”
Several attendees trapped on roller coaster at Six Flags in San Antonio
According to KABB-TV, the San Antonio Fire Department says multiple people were trapped on a roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas early Saturday afternoon.
According to KABB-TV, the San Antonio Fire Department says multiple people were trapped on a roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas early Saturday afternoon.
Photos show Southwest Airlines flight attendant pummeled by passenger
The Southwest Airlines passenger was arrested at San Diego International Airport for battery causing serious bodily injury in connection to the incident.
The Southwest Airlines passenger was arrested at San Diego International Airport for battery causing serious bodily injury in connection to the incident.
Air travel industry expects surge of business this summer
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks through some of the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks through some of the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
United offering rewards members chance to win free flights for a year with COVID-19 vaccine card
United Airlines will be offering new and old MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year with proof of a valid COVID-19 vaccine card.
United Airlines will be offering new and old MileagePlus members a chance to win free flights for a year with proof of a valid COVID-19 vaccine card.
Chicago hotel owners hopeful crowds will return this summer, but they want financial help from city
Illinois hotels are currently operating at about 31 percent capacity, compared to 84 percent capacity in May 2019. About 20,000 Illinois hotel workers remain unemployed.
Illinois hotels are currently operating at about 31 percent capacity, compared to 84 percent capacity in May 2019. About 20,000 Illinois hotel workers remain unemployed.
Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Latest 737 Max airplane problem sets back deliveries for Boeing
Boeing continues to grapple with an electrical problem affecting some 737 Max airliners, and the setback is hurting the aircraft maker’s ability to deliver new planes.
Boeing continues to grapple with an electrical problem affecting some 737 Max airliners, and the setback is hurting the aircraft maker’s ability to deliver new planes.