
TSA caught 49 guns at O'Hare and Midway security checkpoints during first half of 2023
Bringing a gun to an airport security checkpoint can result not only in criminal charges, but a civil penalty of up to $14,950.
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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.
Chicago's airports are getting ready to welcome more than 2.5 million passengers between today and Monday, April 10.
The holiday mess with thousands of canceled Southwest flights certainly didn't help.
Frontline Airlines operates out of both Midway and O'Hare airports, according to the airline's website.
The Chicago Department of Aviation says it was a single-vehicle accident that caused damage to the sound fence located on West 55th Street.
No injuries were reported, and the crash did not interrupt airport operations.
For one customer, parking at Midway's economy lot seemed like a convenient choice, but ended up causing major headaches.
TSA officers caught 6,542 firearms at airport checkpoints last year, breaking the previous record of 5,972 firearms stopped at airports in 2021.
A nationwide pause like Wednesday's hasn't happened since Sept. 11, 2001, leading to tough new questions for the FAA.
"We got to spend the last two weeks with our three grandchildren here in Chicago, so that was wonderful."
But there was also still a line of passengers waiting on their bags from flights canceled earlier in the week.
After more than a week of chaos, Southwest Airlines promised a return to normal operations. So did they deliver? There were just five canceled Southwest flights on Friday.
"They could be anywhere. Mine, they're either here or Washington, D.C," Tom Gallas said.
Southwest Airlines plans to resume normal flight operations on Friday, after canceling more than 13,000 flights since Dec. 22. Meantime, many Southwest passengers are still struggling to be reunited with luggage that has piled up at airports, sometimes sent to their destinations even though they didn't go with it.
Meantime, there was much less luggage stacked up in baggage claim at Midway Airport late Wednesday than there was a night before.
Problems with Southwest Airlines have been a mess for passengers and staff nationwide for several days now, but some relief was on the way Wednesday night. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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Chicago firefighters arrived at the five-story apartment around 12:30 a.m. on Sheridan Road near Osterman Beach.
The free fair will allow students to connect with various colleges, universities, and vocational school representatives.
Guests are invited to stop by the zoo's east mall to enjoy live polka music, authentic German food, and lots of beer.
More than 100 films are on the schedule - ranging from short films to documentaries and a music video.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Chicago firefighters arrived at the five-story apartment around 12:30 a.m. on Sheridan Road near Osterman Beach.
She'Nyah O'Flynn was returning home after celebrating a cousin's graduation, and was holding her baby cousin when the shots rang out.
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The free fair will allow students to connect with various colleges, universities, and vocational school representatives.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
You can help us for an upcoming investigation focusing on fraud by filling out a short survey.
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
There have been six human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023.
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Seiya Suzuki and Jared Young each hit two-run homers, Jameson Taillon pitched six scoreless innings and the struggling Chicago Cubs improved their playoff chances with a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday.
The Bears are not a dumpster fire, but fans understandably are trying to locate the nearest exit just two games into the season.
The Cubs are now tied with the Miami Marlins for the final National League wild card spot.
Poles also reaffirmed his confidence in Matt Eberflus as the coach of the Bears and said he's done a great job, and he has faith in him as a defensive playcaller.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
Two of the three people hurt in the fire were women. Both were rushed to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.
The college and career readiness fair is sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Area alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta in partnership with Proviso Township District 209.
Oktoberfest is free with general admission tickets.
It starts at 10 a.m. in Cornell Square Park near 50th and Wood Street in Back of the Yards.
Local leaders are expecting heavy wind and rain to potentially knock out power, and damage homes and buildings.
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
She'Nyah O'Flynn was returning home after celebrating a cousin's graduation, and was holding her baby cousin when the shots rang out.
Nathaniel Huey Jr. also had a lengthy criminal past, and was denied a FOID card by state police.
Prosecutors said the victim, Sierra Jamison, had known the accused man for 10 years and started a romantic relationship with him.
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.