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.
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.
Flights delayed at O'Hare airport due to weather
Two ground stops were briefly issued at O'Hare Airport on Wednesday morning due to snow and ice.
Flight delays, cancellations continue as FAA ramps up flight reductions at 40 US airports
FAA is expanding flight cuts as air traffic controller stress and fatigue raises safety risks. Here’s what we know.
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.
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.
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.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages, including at O'Hare
Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark airport in New Jersey experiencing delays of two to three hours. Chicago O’Hare saw dozens of delays and at leaast 10 cancellations on Sunday.
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.
Ground stop at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport due to equipment outage
A ground stop delayed flights for a few hours at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Saturday because of an equipment outage.
Chicago's air traffic controllers feel impact of government shutdown
Day 14 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are feeling the effects in their paychecks.
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.
Staffing shortages at air traffic control towers cause massive delays across U.S.
At least eight air traffic control towers are expected to be understaffed for several hours on Tuesday night, according to the FAA.
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✈️
Measles scare hits O'Hare: Second case confirmed in Cook County
Cook County health officials have confirmed a second case of measles so far this year.
73 fake luxury watches intercepted at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Rolex, Gucci and Cartier were among the fake luxury watches CBP officers intercepted in Chicago.
Chicago man freed from ICE detention after more than 3 months
A Chicago man picked up by immigration agents at O’Hare International Airport on June 19 is finally getting out of ICE detention, more than three months later.
Chicago begins $1.3B O’Hare project, adding 19 gates and thousands of jobs
O'Hare International Airport's new concourse to add 19 gates, new lounges, play area and more in $1.3 billon project.
Chicago weather: Storm chances today before sunny midweek stretch
Scattered storms today will give way to sunny, pleasant midweek weather before heat returns by the weekend.
Feds seize 72 pounds of marijuana hashish at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
Two travelers at O’Hare Airport were found with about 72 pounds of marijuana hashish last month, feds say.