Wisconsin removed from Chicago's list of states where visitors must quarantine for 2 weeks
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks
Chicago officials removed Wisconsin and Nebraska on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the city's list of states where people who are traveling to Chicago must quarantine for two weeks
Illinois launches online COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers
Illinois public health officials on Monday launched a COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers to assess their risk before leaving the state.
Illinois public health officials on Monday launched a COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers to assess their risk before leaving the state.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
Police: Woman hits airline employee for not allowing her on a flight for violating mask requirement
47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.
47-year-old Yolanda Yarbrough was arrested after she reportedly struck an American Airlines employee for not allowing her on her connecting flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas for not wearing a mask.
World's last Blockbuster becomes an AirBnB for the most nostalgic sleepover ever
The rental store, located in Bend, Oregon, has teamed up with AirBnB to give movie lovers the chance to book one of three one-night stays in September for up to four people. However, there is a catch.
The rental store, located in Bend, Oregon, has teamed up with AirBnB to give movie lovers the chance to book one of three one-night stays in September for up to four people. However, there is a catch.
Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
TSA seized guns at checkpoints in July 2020 at 3 times the rate of July 2019, despite 75% fewer travelers
The Transportation Security Administration said in a press release that the agency saw an alarmingly high number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in July 2020 compared to July 2019, despite there being 75% fewer travelers at airports.
The Transportation Security Administration said in a press release that the agency saw an alarmingly high number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in July 2020 compared to July 2019, despite there being 75% fewer travelers at airports.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
Puerto Rico added to Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.
A cruise line started sailing again and passengers started getting coronavirus
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
Illinoisans continue to make trips to Wisconsin despite Lightfoot's travel order
Illinoisans are still making their way to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin despite travel restrictions requiring time in quarantine set by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinoisans are still making their way to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin despite travel restrictions requiring time in quarantine set by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in
With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.
With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.
Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans
Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.
Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
United may furlough one-third of its pilots as coronavirus pandemic continues to impact air travel
The Chicago-based carrier may need to furlough roughly 3,900 pilots due to a worsening outlook for the airline industry, according to an internal memo.
The Chicago-based carrier may need to furlough roughly 3,900 pilots due to a worsening outlook for the airline industry, according to an internal memo.
Wisconsin to be added to Chicago's 14-day quarantine travel order, Lightfoot says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced Wisconsin is being added to the list of states that fall under Chicago’s 14-day quarantine travel order.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has announced Wisconsin is being added to the list of states that fall under Chicago’s 14-day quarantine travel order.
Extra precautions being taken on first cruise ship to set sail since COVID-19 shutdown
WOULD YOU GO ON A CRUISE? The first cruise ship to set sail since the pandemic shut the industry down left Germany on Friday night with 1,200 people on board.
WOULD YOU GO ON A CRUISE? The first cruise ship to set sail since the pandemic shut the industry down left Germany on Friday night with 1,200 people on board.
13-year-old girl shot in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood
ANOTHER CHILD SHOT: A 13-year-old girl was shot in the leg in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
ANOTHER CHILD SHOT: A 13-year-old girl was shot in the leg in Chicago's Tri-Taylor neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.