ICE agents deployed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, mayor responds
Federal immigration agents have been deployed at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concern from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Federal immigration agents have been deployed at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concern from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Spring break travel surges at Chicago airports as TSA staffing concerns grow
Spring break crowds are surging at Chicago airports, but TSA staffing concerns could slow things down.
Spring break crowds are surging at Chicago airports, but TSA staffing concerns could slow things down.
Why Southwest Airlines is ending O’Hare service
Southwest Airlines plans to stop flying out of O’Hare International Airport and instead focus its Chicago operations at Midway. A transportation expert explains how competition with United and American at O’Hare, airline restructuring, and federal concerns about airport congestion could shape flight availability and travel costs in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines plans to stop flying out of O’Hare International Airport and instead focus its Chicago operations at Midway. A transportation expert explains how competition with United and American at O’Hare, airline restructuring, and federal concerns about airport congestion could shape flight availability and travel costs in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines to end service at O’Hare
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Video gaming lounge opens at Chicago’s Midway Airport
Travelers flying through Midway International Airport now have a new way to pass the time before boarding.
Travelers flying through Midway International Airport now have a new way to pass the time before boarding.
Chicago airports keep running amid partial government shutdown
Chicago airports were operating business as usual Monday morning despite the partial government shutdown that has shut off pay for some workers.
Chicago airports were operating business as usual Monday morning despite the partial government shutdown that has shut off pay for some workers.
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.