Richfield boy denied flight over airline's mask rule, family says
A Richfield family thought they properly notified the airline that their son, who has autism, has trouble wearing masks. Instead, they were told he couldn't fly.
Lightfoot unveils new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What We're Made Of'
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
Chicago police respond to O'Hare International Airport over unattended luggage concern
Unattended luggage sparked a police presence at O'Hare International Airport Sunday morning.
Spring break travelers at O'Hare not deterred by high airfare
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
Chicago's ‘serial stowaway’ Marilyn Hartman gets prison time for O'Hare trespassing
Marilyn Hartman, the so-called “serial stowaway” for her penchant for sneaking past security at airports and getting on flights, was sentenced Thursday for trespassing at O’Hare in 2019.
Chicago archdiocese to offer ashes-to-go for commuters on Ash Wednesday
Catholics in Chicago can receive ashes during their commute on Ash Wednesday as part of a service being offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Inmate brokered Illinois drug deal using cellphone smuggled into prison: prosecutors
An inmate who has been incarcerated in an Arizona prison since 2010 is facing federal drug charges in Illinois for allegedly brokering the sale of fentanyl and crystal meth in an O'Hare airport parking lot.
Taxiing airplane crashes into baggage cart at O'Hare
A China Airlines plane crashed into a baggage cart while taxiing Friday morning.
2 inches of snow falls on Chicago, to be followed by coldest temps of season
The Chicago area saw its second major snowfall in a week Monday morning, ahead of a deep freeze forecast for Tuesday night when wind chills could fall to minus 19 degrees.
Airlines sound alarm over looming 5G rollout
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
TSA agents stopped over 130 guns at Chicago airports in 2021
TSA can impose civil penalties of up to $13,910 per violation per person.
COVID-19 surge still delaying holiday travel in Chicago, across US
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
Busiest holiday travel day sparks long lines at Chicago airports
Thursday, December 23 is the busiest travel day for people flying to holiday destinations.
Chicago travelers hit the roads, skies for holidays amid COVID-19 surge
After a lull in holiday travel last year, Americans are packing their bags this Christmas and New Year.
Chicago police locate two kittens who disappeared after being dumped in garbage can at O'Hare Airport
Two kittens who disappeared after being dumped into a garbage can at O'Hare Airport earlier this month have been located.
Chicago airports grapple with busy travel week amid Omicron variant spike
Air passengers probably made their travel arrangements before the current surge of COVID-19 and the spread of the Omicron variant but the virus was on the mind of travelers as they prepared to take off for the holidays.
Chicago police search for 2 people who rescued kittens from garbage can at O'Hare Airport
Two people found the blue carrier with the kittens in and left the airport with it, police said.
O'Hare Airport offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits
O'Hare Airport is now offering free at-home COVID-19 test kits for travelers.
Historic United flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel takes off from O'Hare
United Airlines flies into the history books with a flight designed to drastically cut carbon emissions.
Chicago airports, roads flooded with travelers for Thanksgiving
Chicago's O’Hare Airport was flooded with travelers on Thanksgiving Eve. Everyone was anxious and excited to reconnect with family.