No word of survivors after Boeing 737 crashes in China, with 132 on board
The crash could become one of China's worst air disasters in more than a decade.
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Officials say China Eastern plane crashed with 132 aboard
Civil aviation officials say a China Eastern Boeing 737 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi.
Airline confirms fatalities as Boeing carrying 132 crashes in China
The China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 came down in a steep dive in a rural area near the city of Wuzhou, causing a "mountain fire" and an unknown number of deaths.
Bodies Of Retired Schoolteachers Debra Velleman Of Wisconsin, Sue Borries Of Illinois Found Nearly A Month After Plane Crash In Panama
The bodies of two retired schoolteachers from Wisconsin and downstate Illinois have been recovered, nearly a month after they went missing following a plane crash in Panama.
Debra Velleman Of Wisconsin, Sue Borries Of Illinois Still Missing Over A Week After Panama Plane Crash; Families Says U.S. Government Has Failed To Take Action
A plane carrying five people – including a retired Illinois schoolteacher – went down in Panama earlier this month. Amazingly, three people were found alive afterward. But the teacher and another educator were still missing more than a week later Friday.
Small Plane Takes A Nosedive At Chicago Executive Airport; No Injuries
A small plane made a hard landing at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling Sunday.
Janet Kroll Of Mount Prospect Was Among Those Who Died In Alaska Plane Crash On Thursday
A suburban woman was among those who were killed when a small sightseeing plane crashed in Alaska on Thursday, with no survivors.
Small Plane Crashes In Downstate Illinois, Killing Indiana Judge
The pilot, Knox County, Indiana, Judge Ryan Johanningsmeier, was the only person aboard the plane, said Sheriff Clark Cottom in Sullivan County, Indiana.
1 Dead When Small Plane Crashes At Chicago Rockford International Airport
A small plane crashed at the Chicago Rockford International Airport Thursday afternoon, and one person was killed.
3 Dead After Small Plane Crashes On I-55 In Lincoln, Illinois
A small plane crashed on I-55 in Lincoln, Illinois Tuesday morning.
Boeing To Halt Production Of Grounded 737 Max Jets
Boeing plans to suspend production of the 737 Max starting in January as it waits for the embattled plane to be recertified to return to service, the company announced Monday.
Boeing To Start Paying Compensation To Families Of Victims Killed In 737 Max Crashes
Boeing will begin to pay $50 million in financial assistance to the families of more than 300 victims of the two 737 Max crashes, the company announced Monday.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Field Near Aurora Airport
A small plane made an emergency landing Thursday morning in a field near the Aurora Municipal Airport.
Boeing Lost $3.7 Billion In The Second Quarter Because Of The 737 Max Crisis
The company had already warned investors that it would take a $5 billion profit hit from its inability to deliver the 737 Max to its customers.
Small Plane Crash In Wheeling Near Chicago Executive Airport
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Boeing's Sales Have Taken A Huge Hit From The 737 Max Crisis
Boeing reported orders for only 13 commercial jets last quarter — the latest sign that the 737 Max crisis has hurt demand for its planes.
Small Plane Crashes On I-88 In Kaneville, Clipping SUV; Pilot Says He's OK
A small plane has crashed on Interstate 88 near mile marker 102.
Tennessee Woman Killed After Plane Crashes In Illinois Field
Authorities say a Tennessee woman died and two suburban Chicago residents were injured after a small plane made an emergency landing in a field in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Boeing Dedicates $100 Million To Victims Of 737 Max Crashes
Boeing will pay out $100 million to help support the families and communities of the 346 people who died in two 737 Max crashes in the last year.
New Flaw Discovered On Boeing 737 Max, Sources Say
A new flaw has been discovered in the computer system for the Boeing 737 Max that could push the plane downward, according to two sources familiar with the testing, an issue that is expected to further delay the aircraft's return to service.
Boeing Eyes More 737 Max Sales After Post-Crash Drought
Boeing's post-crash business slump may be coming to an end.
New Audio Reveals Pilots Confronting Boeing About 737 Max Features Linked To Deadly Crashes
Less than a month after a 737 Max crashed off the coast of Indonesia, airline pilots confronted a Boeing executive about new features on the plane that might have been factors in two deadly crashes.
Boeing Didn't Tell Airlines Or Feds That Key Safety Alert On 737 Max Didn't Work Without Extra Optional Feature
Boeing said Sunday that it discovered after airlines had been flying its 737 Max plane for several months that a safety alert in the cockpit was not working as intended, yet it didn't disclose that fact to airlines or federal regulators until after one of the planes crashed.
Facing Angry Shareholders, Boeing CEO Says 737 Max Software Fix Nearly Complete
Resisting calls from some shareholders to resign over the 737 Max scandal, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said he's focused on safety as the company continues working on a software fix for the grounded planes, after two fatal crashes resulted in more than 300 deaths.
Boeing Begins Tests Of Software Update To 737 Max Jets
Boeing has begun software update testing on dozens of 737 Max jets to make sure the planes are safe to fly, after the entire fleet was grounded because of two fatal crashes in five months.
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
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Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
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Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
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Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
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Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
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Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
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Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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