Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend
Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.
Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.
Chicago explores selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports
Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports, including areas such as parking lots, elevator banks, and changing rooms, as a way to generate new revenue. Joseph P. Schwieterman, director of the Sustainable Urban Development Program at DePaul University, explains why there may be real opportunities for the city to raise money through naming-rights deals.
Chicago is exploring the possibility of selling naming rights at O’Hare and Midway airports, including areas such as parking lots, elevator banks, and changing rooms, as a way to generate new revenue. Joseph P. Schwieterman, director of the Sustainable Urban Development Program at DePaul University, explains why there may be real opportunities for the city to raise money through naming-rights deals.
Holiday travel rush taking off
The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend. Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.
The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend. Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.
Chicago airports brace for holiday travel surge this weekend
Chicago’s airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel season, with nearly 4.8 million passengers expected to pass through O’Hare and Midway international airports between today and Jan. 5.
Chicago’s airports are preparing for a busy holiday travel season, with nearly 4.8 million passengers expected to pass through O’Hare and Midway international airports between today and Jan. 5.
Long delays, cancellations hit Chicago airports amid second snowstorm
More than 250 flights were canceled Monday at O’Hare International Airport, while Midway Airport reported only one cancellation.
More than 250 flights were canceled Monday at O’Hare International Airport, while Midway Airport reported only one cancellation.
Letters to Santa program launched at Chicago airports
The annual Letters to Santa program launched at O’Hare and Midway airports on Friday, giving travelers a chance to mail holiday wishes to the North Pole through Dec. 19.
The annual Letters to Santa program launched at O’Hare and Midway airports on Friday, giving travelers a chance to mail holiday wishes to the North Pole through Dec. 19.
Government shutdown grounds Chicago: Hundreds of flights canceled at O’Hare and Midway
On Friday, reduced service took effect at the nation's busiest airports following an order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) one day earlier.
On Friday, reduced service took effect at the nation's busiest airports following an order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) one day earlier.
Judge slams ICE use of force, $1.5B transit upgrade, and FAA travel fallout | The Chicago Report
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
Fewer flights, longer lines: Shutdown snarls travel at Chicago airports
Flight restrictions begin Friday to ease the strain on the system, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Already, there were multiple delays at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Travelers say they are watching for texts and emails from their airlines.
Flight restrictions begin Friday to ease the strain on the system, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Already, there were multiple delays at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Travelers say they are watching for texts and emails from their airlines.
FAA reduces air traffic by 10% at 40 airports - See the list
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 "high volume" markets beginning Friday. The impact will affect travelers in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
Gene & Georgetti’s Midway Airport location to close after licensing deal canceled, owner says
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
Chicago TSA union leader speaks out on toll of government shutdown
As the federal shutdown stretches into its third week, the president of AFGE Local 777 discusses how unpaid TSA agents at Chicago’s airports are coping, what travelers can expect, and how long workers can hold on.
As the federal shutdown stretches into its third week, the president of AFGE Local 777 discusses how unpaid TSA agents at Chicago’s airports are coping, what travelers can expect, and how long workers can hold on.
Tornado touches down near O'Hare Airport: NWS
The severe weather in the Chicago area affected many travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports.
The severe weather in the Chicago area affected many travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports.
Man shot, critically wounded in CTA Orange Line shooting
The shooting occurred at the Western stop, which is just a few stops before the Midway Airport stop.
The shooting occurred at the Western stop, which is just a few stops before the Midway Airport stop.
Chicago refuses to show DHS video blaming Dems for shutdown at airports
Chicago's major airports have refused to show a video from DHS Sec. Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Chicago's major airports have refused to show a video from DHS Sec. Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
ICE agents spotted targeting rideshare drivers at Chicago airports
There have been sightings of ICE agents at both O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.
There have been sightings of ICE agents at both O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.
O'Hare, Midway airports rank below average in passenger satisfaction study
Chicago's airports aren't soaring in satisfaction: O'Hare and Midway ranked below average in a new study✈️
Chicago's airports aren't soaring in satisfaction: O'Hare and Midway ranked below average in a new study✈️
Chicago weather: Flood Watch issued for most of Chicagoland through Saturday evening
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for some of Chicago's south suburbs Friday afternoon amid storms.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for some of Chicago's south suburbs Friday afternoon amid storms.
Chicago airport customers react to end of shoes-off policy: ‘It’s great’
Customers at Chicago’s airports might finally be able to keep their shoes on at airport security with the TSA ending its 20-year policy.
Customers at Chicago’s airports might finally be able to keep their shoes on at airport security with the TSA ending its 20-year policy.
Chicago airports expect nearly 2 million travelers over July 4th Weekend
Chicago’s airports are expecting over 1.86 million travelers this Fourth of July weekend, an 11% jump from last year.
Chicago’s airports are expecting over 1.86 million travelers this Fourth of July weekend, an 11% jump from last year.