Airline accountability in focus as White House works on regulations to safeguard passengers
In a move to protect passengers, the White House is working on new regulations that would require airlines to pay-up for certain flight delays and cancelations.
Michigan men fly to Chicago airport with 44 pounds of fentanyl in checked bags: DEA
Two men were arrested at Midway Airport on Tuesday after they were caught with 44 pounds of fentanyl in their check bags, officials say.
Amtrak gets approval to increase speed limit on Chicago-St. Louis route to 110 mph
Amtrak has received federal approval to increase the maximum speed limit for trains traveling between Chicago and St. Louis.
Amtrak gets approval to increase speed limit on Chicago-St. Louis route to 110 mph
Amtrak has received federal approval to increase the maximum speed limit for trains traveling between Chicago and St. Louis.
Colorado school bus driver faces charges after video shows him slamming on brakes, jolting students
A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.
Videos released by Chicago's police oversight agency show use of force incident at Midway Airport
A Southwest employee informed a Chicago police officer, who was on routine patrol, that a homeless person was drinking alcohol and disturbing passengers near Baggage Claim 6 at Midway International Airport.
Video released by COPA shows use of force incident at Midway
The incident began when an airline employee informed a Chicago police officer that an individual was drinking alcohol and disturbing passengers.
Midway unveils new restaurant 'The Orange Line'
Travelers through Midway Airport have a new refueling option.
Now hiring: TSA, Raging Waves, Six Flags looking for new workers across Chicago area
With the summer season just around the corner, local businesses are beginning to hire in mass.
Chicago commute alert: Crews will be resurfacing DuSable Lake Shore Drive until mid-June
The city said work will be done during off-peak hours including evening and overnight.
Train carrying hazardous materials derails in rural Maine, residents warned to 'stay clear'
A train has reportedly derailed in the state of Maine and officials say they believe hazardous materials were on board.
EPA to announce strictest emissions standards in the world
New emissions standards set to be proposed this week by the EPA may force Americans to invest in an electric vehicle.
Norfolk Southern train cars derail, spilling diesel and oil; 2 taken to hospital
Two Norfolk crew members were briefly hospitalized after the crash.
Severe weather prompts ground stop at Chicago airports
Ground stops were issued at Chicago airports due to severe weather in the surrounding area Wednesday morning.
Ground stop in effect for flights arriving at Chicago's O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms
Just before 4 p.m., the FAA said there was a Traffic Management Program in effect for planes arriving at O'Hare. This is causing arriving flights to be delayed by an average of one hour and 49 minutes.
Pritzker announces $200M in funding for Illinois freight system
A big boost is coming for the freight system in Illinois.
Pritzker announces $200M in funding for Illinois freight system
A big boost is coming for the freight system in Illinois.
New video released in 2021 Pace bus crash that killed woman after driver fell asleep at the wheel
Dash camera video from the bus shows the bus driver, Joe McKee, falling asleep behind the wheel, crossing lanes of oncoming traffic, leaving the roadway and barreling into a tree at 40 miles an hour.
70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials
The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
Canadian Pacific train derails in Franklin Park near Chicago
Canadian Pacific said no one was hurt, and that there were no hazardous materials or public safety issues involved.