Easter Sunday travel caps busy week at Chicago airports
Officials from both airports say they are ready for the travel rush that comes with the end of spring break.
Officials from both airports say they are ready for the travel rush that comes with the end of spring break.
Passengers at O’Hare and Midway both brought guns less often than the national average last year – but the figure at Midway set a record.
n 2023, the TSA screened 858 million people – and intercepted 7.8 guns per million passengers.
After some travel troubles on Sunday, things were moving smoothly again at Midway International Airport on Christmas Day night.
Travelers this Christmas Day were still feeling the impacts of flight cancellations the day before.
As of 10 p.m., some people were waiting for up to three hours trying to get their checked bags back after their Southwest Airlines flights were canceled. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Southwest Airlines flights at Midway International Airport saw the most significant delays. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
While Southwest Airlines pinned the blame on weather, we heard from some that a staffing shortage was also a major factor.
The millions of people traveling across the country both on the road and in the air could surpass pre-pandemic travel levels.
FBI Buffalo on Wednesday night said it had concluded its investigation of the incident and found no explosive materials or "terrorism nexus."
The Chicago Department of Aviation said more than 1.6 million passengers will pass through Chicago's airports this week.
The incidents date back as far as August and as recently as Halloween – Tuesday of this week – and happened within a few miles of each other.
Penalties for trying to carry a gun on a plane can cost as much as $15,000.
TSA officers set a new record at Chicago's Midway International Airport, confiscating 43 firearms at security checkpoints. Last year, 38 guns were detected. The previous record was 42, and that was set in 2021.
Midway is one of the only major airports in the U.S. without a passenger lounge.
Bringing a gun to an airport security checkpoint can result not only in criminal charges, but a civil penalty of up to $14,950.
Police said pointing laser pointers at planes in the air can blind pilots.
Illinois State Police arrested a man accused of pointing a laser pointer at planes flying out of O'Hare and Midway airports last week.
If you've flown out of Midway International Airport recently, you know air traffic has picked back up to pre-pandemic levels.
Performances continue at both airports through September.
They are looking for workers of all experience levels for positions at both airports.
The 113 veterans were originally supposed to take the trip on April 5 but bad weather kept them grounded.
The restaurant is named, of course, for the Chicago Transit Authority ‘L’ line that goes to the airport.
The Orange Line restaurant is part of a $75 million investment to renovate and expand concessions at Midway.
You can apply Wednesday in person at the Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare at 5550 North River Road from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The couple's 3-year-old son, who was home at the time, was not hurt.
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
The boy was stabbed in the neck near North Dearborn Avenue and West Lake Street.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Chicago Police say the boy was stabbed in the back near North Dearborn Avenue and West Lake Street.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
The victim was discovered to be pregnant and nearly full-term in April.
A 15-year-old was stabbed Sunday afternoon near Dearborn and Lake in Chicago's Loop. He was rushed to Lurie Children's Hospital in fair condition.
Protesters have been there for two weeks.
They gathered in Daley Plaza to tell their stories in hopes of putting a spotlight on these cold cases.
The victim was discovered to be pregnant and nearly full-term in April.
There will be a dry start Monday, but storms become widespread in the late-afternoon
The couple's 3-year-old son, who was home at the time, was not hurt.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 10-9 on Saturday.
The last team to draw that many free passes with runners at every base in one inning was the Chicago White Sox in 1959.
Taking advantage of a costly error on second baseman Gabriel Arias, the Sox improved to 8-6 since their ugly 3-22 start.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.