O'Hare starts screening passengers from China for coronavirus

Travelers arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from Wuhan, China started being screened Wednesday for the respiratory coronavirus.

O'Hare to screen passengers for symptoms of mysterious new Chinese illness

Health screenings for the virus were underway at three airports - New York's Kennedy airport and in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Airports in Chicago and Atlanta were expected to get similar screenings later this week.

Person found dead on Blue Line train at O’Hare

The male was found unresponsive about 3:55 p.m. as the train was being taken out of service, Chicago police said.

Former JROTC instructor charged with sexually assaulting Chicago student

Brian Travis was charged with a felony count of criminal sexual assault of a victim between the ages of 13 and 17 as well as a misdemeanor count of assault.

Travelers caught with weed in Chicago airports won't be busted, police say

Even though marijuana will still be illegal under federal law — and it’s illegal to carry across state lines — authorities have no intention of arresting people caught with the drug at Chicago airports, officials said Friday.

5 million travelers expected to pass through Chicago airports over the holidays

Airlines estimate 5 million people will pass through both airports, more than a 2% increase from last year, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.

Chicago police officer accidentally shoots self during drill at O'Hare Airport

A Chicago police officer was taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself during a drill at O’Hare International Airport.

FOUND: Man missing from O’Hare is found safe

A 64-year-old man reported missing from O’Hare Airport has been located safely.

Serial stowaway will remain in jail after getting arrested at O'Hare again

A 67-year-old woman with a history of sneaking onto flights without a ticket will remain jailed after the latest incident in which police say she tried to get past security at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.   

'Serial stowaway' arrested again at O'Hare Airport

A woman identified by police as a “habitual stowaway” was arrested Friday night while attempting to get around a TSA checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport.

No Blue Line service for 9 days between O'Hare and Rosemont starting Friday

The Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line service will shut down Friday night for nine days of repairs between O’Hare and Rosemont stations.

First responders conduct emergency exercise at O’Hare

Emergency personnel from over 30 agencies converged on O’Hare International Airport Saturday for a “realistic emergency exercise.”