ICE agents arrive at Atlanta airport Monday morning

ICE agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday to assist with security line management as TSA staffing shortages cause three-hour wait times.

Trump says he will send ICE to solve TSA shortages

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to lead to long lines at airports nationwide and now President Trump is proposing that ICE agents could alleviate the TSA shortages. 

Shamrock Shuffle returns Sunday with races, road closures across Chicago

Sunday marks the annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, one of Chicago's beloved St. Patrick's Day celebrations and running traditions.

America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.

Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.

Chicago's Manny's Deli gears up for Passover Seders
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Manny's Deli has been serving up classic Jewish homestyle comfort food for generations in Chicago, and they're now gearing up for Passover Seders.

Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.

New food lineup at Wrigley Field ready for Opening Day
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Ahead of Opening Day, Tina Nguyen previews the latest food and drink offerings at Wrigley Field, giving Cubs fans plenty of new flavors to try this season.

TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines

Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. 

Women who built Chicago: Inside the powerful new history bus tour
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Nicka Sewell-Smith shares how a new Chicago bus tour—created with historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas—spotlights the women who shaped the city’s arts, civil rights, and education, and how you can experience it.

TSA pay freeze impacting spring break travel
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You might be spending a lot of your spring break traveling in a security check-in line. TSA workers are not getting paid because of the partial government shutdown and a lot of them have been calling out because of that.

World's happiest countries 2026 revealed; here's where US ranks

The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.

Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

Disney reveals Disney Believe as name of next cruise ship

Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday that its new cruise ship will be called Disney Believe and arrive in late 2027.