Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
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O'Hare, Midway airports anticipate busy 4th of July travel; first time since start of pandemic
O'Hare and Midway airports are preparing for a busy 4th of July travel this weekend.
TSA discovers 4 guns at O'Hare, Midway airports
Two guns were found at O'Hare and two more were found at Midway. Three of them were loaded.
New six-story parking garage coming to O'Hare International Airport
The new six-story garage will more than double the amount of available parking for Terminal 5
Charges filed against man who jumped out of airplane at O'Hare
The man, Randy Frank Davila of Escondido, California, was taken into custody on the spot at 4:37 a.m. Thursday.
TSA to hold O'Hare officer recruiting event Friday and Saturday
The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. this coming Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9
Pilot Nia Gilliam-Wordlaw aims to inspire next generation of female pilots of color through 'Sisters of the Skies'
During Women's History Month, we're bringing you stories of inspiring women.
Chicago tourism campaign targets summer travelers
"These latest vending machines throughout O'Hare will introduce an array of healthy prepared foods and beverages. They will also sell everything from cosmetics and electronics to gourmet cupcakes and even Legos."
Chicago Weather Alert: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled At O'Hare, Midway Amid Winter Storm
Hundreds of flights were canceled at O'Hare and Midway international airports Thursday afternoon as snow pounded the Chicago area.
More Than $700,000 Worth Of Fake Luxury Items Seized At O'Hare
Authorities seized one shipment as it arrived at O'Hare from Israel filled with $713,000 worth of fakes.
Chicago Weather Alert: Over 800 Flight Cancellations At Chicago Airports Amid Winter Storm Warning
As a Winter Storm Warning takes effect in Chicago, airlines are reporting flight cancellations and delays at O'Hare and Midway airports.
Cargo Plane Engine Damage In Collision With Baggage Cart At O'Hare International Airport
We're getting a closer look at an accident at O'Hare International Airport that damaged an international cargo plane.
AT&T And Verizon Delay Rollout Of New 5G Service Near O'Hare, Midway, Other Airports After Airlines Warn Of Delays
Verizon said its technology, which is intended to increase speed, reliability and power for more than 90 million Americans, will launch Wednesday as planned, but with the temporary limit around airports.
Thousands Stranded Across The Country As Weather, COVID Cases Leave Flights Canceled
About 2,000 flights into and out of Chicago have been canceled so far this weekend as winter weather disrupts holiday travel.
Rise of COVID-19 Cases, Staff Shortages Leads To Airlines Canceling More Flights
The COVID surge still creating some trouble for air travel. More flights in-and-out of Chicago are being canceled.
'Safety Comes First': COVID Forcing Flight Cancellations In Chicago And Around The Country
"Airlines can't operate flights without the required number of pilots and flight attendants. Safety comes first."
Kittens Stolen From Traveler At O'Hare Airport Have Been Found
Two kittens who were stolen from a traveler at O'Hare International Airport earlier this month, and later rescued from a trash can, have been found, according to Chicago Police.
5 Cars Damaged In Fire At O'Hare Airport Rental Lot
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
5 Cars Catch Fire At Rental Car Overflow Lot At O'Hare International Airport
Five cars at the old Avis rental car overflow lot at O'Hare International Airport caught fire Monday night.
Two Kittens Stolen From Traveler At O'Hare Airport; Detectives Seeking To Identify Pair Who Rescued Them
Police said the kittens – Perceive and Nivea – were in a blue pet carrier, and were stolen from a traveler as he was waiting for his next flight at O'Hare on Dec. 6.
Busy Day At O'Hare And Midway As Thanksgiving Travelers Head Home
The Thanksgiving dinner is done, the leftovers are packed up, and it's time to go home. That made for one busy day at Chicago airports Sunday.
O'Hare People Mover To Start Running Again Wednesday, Years Behind Schedule And Millions Over Budget
You're paying for it every time you fly, but the fast-track People Mover at O'Hare International Airport has been parked and mothballed for more than three years.
Chicago Firefighter Fired Over Racist Social Media Posts; City Worker Reprimanded For Bringing Gun To O'Hare
A Chicago firefighter-EMT has been fired, after a watchdog investigation into a series of racist, offensive, and threatening posts on Facebook.
Great Relief For 117 Evacuees From Afghanistan As They Arrive At O'Hare International Airport
Late Thursday afternoon, more than 100 people evacuated from Afghanistan landed at O'Hare International Airport.
Runway Extension Marks Completion Of Construction For O'Hare Modernization Project
A newly-extended runway at O'Hare International Airport is finished.
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Highland Park mass shooting suspect in custody, charges likely today, mayor says
Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III, the "person of interest" in the deadly Highland Park July 4th mass shooting is now in police custody. Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering said charges are likely to be filed later Tuesday.
Witness recorded video of Highland Park shooting suspect's arrest.
After aggressively searching for the suspected shooter for more than eight hours, police brought Robert Crimo III into custody in Lake Forest.
Fleeing for their lives, panicked Highland Park parade-goers left their belongings behind
Time and again on Monday, so many videos showed the sheer panic as people attending the July 4th parade ran for cover, many of them leaving their belongings behind and running for their lives.
Doctors describe 'surreal' experience treating Highland Park mass shooting victims
Highland Park Hospital officials said their physicians treated 26 individuals who were hurt in Monday's mass shooting at a July 4th parade.
Man killed in Highland Park mass shooting was visiting family from Mexico
The family of Nicolas Toledo said he loved to paint, go fishing and for walks with his family.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
8 dead, 68 wounded in Fourth of July weekend shootings across Chicago
At least eight people are dead, and 68 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
Robert Crimo, III, person of interest in Highland Park July 4th mass shooting, now in custody
The holiday mass shooting left six dead and dozens injured. Police said the shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. during the July 4th parade. Authorities said the gunman opened fire from a nearby rooftop using a high-powered rifle.
Kamala Harris back in Chicago Tuesday to attend National Education Association Conference
Harris will speak at the National Education Association meeting at McCormick Place Tuesday.
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Highland Park mass shooting suspect in custody, charges likely today, mayor says
Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III, the "person of interest" in the deadly Highland Park July 4th mass shooting is now in police custody. Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering said charges are likely to be filed later Tuesday.
Witness recorded video of Highland Park shooting suspect's arrest.
After aggressively searching for the suspected shooter for more than eight hours, police brought Robert Crimo III into custody in Lake Forest.
Fleeing for their lives, panicked Highland Park parade-goers left their belongings behind
Time and again on Monday, so many videos showed the sheer panic as people attending the July 4th parade ran for cover, many of them leaving their belongings behind and running for their lives.
Doctors describe 'surreal' experience treating Highland Park mass shooting victims
Highland Park Hospital officials said their physicians treated 26 individuals who were hurt in Monday's mass shooting at a July 4th parade.
Man killed in Highland Park mass shooting was visiting family from Mexico
The family of Nicolas Toledo said he loved to paint, go fishing and for walks with his family.
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
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Kinzinger: "Stay tuned" for more evidence in Jan. 6 hearings; "There will be way more information"
At least two more hearings are scheduled this month that aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
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
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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Arraez gets 3 hits as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Caratini's HR in 10th gives Brewers 5-2 victory over Cubs
Caratini's big hit followed an eventful ninth inning that featured an inside-the-park homer from Chicago's Seiya Suzuki and a two-out, bases-loaded walk by Milwaukee's Christian Yelich.
Giolito sharp as White Sox complete sweep of Giants 13-4
Giolito's best start in more than a month enabled manager Tony La Russa to rest his weary bullpen that has been without closer Liam Hendriks since June 14.
Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs
Boston stopped Chicago's four-game winning streak, which had tied the Cubs' season high.
Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Heat advisory starting at noon
Hotter day in the 90s but with humidity will be oppressive.
Highland Park mass shooting suspect in custody, charges likely today, mayor says
Authorities said 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III, the "person of interest" in the deadly Highland Park July 4th mass shooting is now in police custody. Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering said charges are likely to be filed later Tuesday.
Rabbi Michael Sommer offers message of healing after Highland Park shooting
Rabbi Michael Sommer discusses how to talk about the shooting.
Nancy Rotering provides perspective of Highland Park parade shooting
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering provides a brief update on parade shooting and plans on how to move forward.
Chicago Weather Alert: Strong storms rolling through overnight
CBS 2 Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest forecast.
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