Chicago airports prepare for Labor Day Weekend travel
Chicago aviation officials say over about 1.6 million people will travel through O'Hare and Midway this holiday weekend.
Buttigieg tours Gary-Chicago airport, showcasing infrastructure investments and job creation efforts
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in the Chicago region visiting the Gary Chicago International Airport as part of his three-day tour in Indiana.
Flights from Florida arrive at O'Hare as Hurricane Idalia hits
Passengers leaving Florida and landing at O’Hare Airport say they’re relieved to be in Chicago as historic Hurricane Idalia hit Wednesday morning.
Nearly 1,500 migrants waiting placement in Chicago police stations, 382 waiting at O'Hare Airport
A facility on Chicago's Northwest Side will now serve as a temporary shelter for migrants.
Travelers from Florida arrive at O'Hare Airport before Idalia makes landfall
With Tampa International Airport suspending its operations before Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, many passengers are flocking to Orlando to take flight, with some heading to Chicago.
United partners with Convoy of Hope to deliver 24K pounds of aid to Hawaii
Much needed supplies were loaded onto a United flight at O’Hare Airport on Wednesday en route to Maui to help humanitarian efforts in the wake of devastating wildfires.
Hawaii wildfires: Chicago volunteers join relief efforts as locals and tourists flee islands
Flights from Hawaii landed in Chicago on Thursday as evacuations continue. Locals and tourists, alike, are scrambling to escape the islands as deadly fires rage across Maui, causing widespread destruction.
CBP seizes nearly $800K of counterfeit designer apparel at O'Hare's International Mail Branch
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized two packages at O'Hare's International Mail Branch last week that contained hundreds of pieces of counterfeit designer apparel.
Prisoner attempts to escape during transport at O'Hare Airport
A prisoner tried to escape custody during transport at O'Hare Airport Friday night.
Multiple dogs die during transport from Chicago to Indiana due to AC unit failure
Indiana police say multiple dogs being transported from Chicago's O'Hare Airport died Thursday after the AC unit in the vehicle they were being taken in failed mechanically.
O'Hare Airport hiring 15 customer service professionals
The Chicago Department of Aviation is looking to hire 15 customer service professionals as Airport Information Ambassadors as part of an ongoing effort to improve the passenger experience at O'Hare International Airport.
Airplane's emergency slide falls into Chicago backyard, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after an airplane's emergency evacuation slide fell into the backyard of a home near O'Hare International Airport on Monday.
Chicago flights canceled: Severe weather causes travel issues for thousands in the area
If you are traveling, check the status of your flight before heading to the airport and plan extra time in your commute.
TSA stopped 49 firearms at Chicago airports in first half of 2023
TSA officials intercepted 49 firearms at airport security checkpoints in Chicago as of June 30, according to an agency news release.
Chicago weather: Nearly 9 inches of rain reported in some areas during record-setting storm
Nearly 9 inches of rain fell in some places of the Chicago area Sunday, a record-setting storm that forced the CTA and Metra to shut down some train lines, closed some expressways, flooded viaducts throughout Chicago and played havoc with the NASCAR race in Grant Park.
Storms cause ground stop, flight delays, cancelations at O'Hare ahead of holiday weekend
Strong storms in the area Thursday afternoon caused a Ground Stop at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport. It lasted for about an hour, but before that there was already an influx of canceled and delayed flights.
Chicago's Midway Airport ranked highest in delays and cancelations, data reveals
Chicago travelers received unwelcome news as it was revealed that one of the city's airports experienced the highest number of delays and cancelations last year.
Ripple effect: Flight delays reported in Chicago due to poor air quality on East Coast
Poor air quality on the East Coast due to Canadian wildfires is postponing sporting events, as well as causing flight delays in the Midwest, including in Chicago.
O'Hare agents confiscate $638K in fake luxury watches, sunglasses and other goods
Customs officers at O'Hare Airport intercepted a shipment of counterfeit luxury items this week worth nearly $638,000.
Memorial Day travel update: Illinois and nationwide
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the suspension of construction work throughout the long holiday weekend and the reopening of lanes wherever possible.