Nearly 300 Southwest flights canceled at Midway Airport at start of busy travel week
"Our flight was never texted to us that it was canceled by Southwest," Jessica Sokolowski said. "It's a total you-know-what-show here."
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"Our flight was never texted to us that it was canceled by Southwest," Jessica Sokolowski said. "It's a total you-know-what-show here."
It looks like another busy day of long lines and waiting for travelers at Chicago's airports. The entire weekend was filled with travel trouble for people across the country trying to get to their holiday destinations.
A winter storm hit the Chicago area, and the deep freeze is still grounding many travelers.
CBS 2's Chris Tye spent the day talking to people stuck as hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled on Thursday.
CBS 2's Chris Tye was talking to parents stuck at O'Hare International Airport needing to keep their kids entertained as the winter storm forces hundreds of flight cancellations.
About half of all flights at O’Hare International Airport have been canceled or delayed due to the winter storm. The good news is, many travelers knew ahead of time, so the situation has been relatively calm.
Santa Claus and his reindeer helpers were out at O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, trying to bring a little holiday cheer to stressed-out travelers. Airlines are preparing for flight cancellations and delays on Thursday and Friday because of the big winter storm coming in.
"Paid $2,000 for the new flight when my original flight was $300."
A man was arrested Tuesday morning at O'Hare International Airport, after claiming to have a pipe bomb in his bag.
Passengers in two nearby security lines were relocated to another part of the terminal while police checked the bag
Airport and airline officials have said, if you can, arrange for a flight before Thursday or after Friday to avoid the storm.
O'Hare and Midway airports are preparing for a big winter storm later this week, which could bring blizzard conditions Thursday into Friday. The storm comes as the airports are expecting nearly 3 million travelers over the Christmas weekend.
City leaders are preparing for major impacts ahead of this week's winter storm, especially at the airports, where the Chicago Department of Aviation expects nearly 3 million passengers for the Christmas weekend.
The bill is sponsored by Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and seeks to address the realities of getting people out of crowded planes.
The 11 a.m. walkout here is part of a nationwide strike in 15 cities.
A report of smoke in a cargo hold that prompted a plane full of soldiers to make an emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport this week turned out to be a false alarm.
A total of 314 U.S. military personnel were on board the Atlas Air flight from Topeka, Kansas to Poland.
The 314 U.S. military personnel onboard were heading from Topeka, Kansas to Poland. We are told the soldiers were part of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.
The Atlas Air flight was flying to Poland from Topeka, Kansas and had 314 U.S. military personnel on board. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
A substantial number of passengers were seen walking off flight stairs and into runway vehicles. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A substantial number of passengers were seen being brought off the aircraft. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A man is charged after claiming to have a bomb in his bag at O'Hare Airport Friday.
The pilot of American Eagle (Envoy) Flight 3556 later died at an area hospital.
The pilot of American Eagle (Envoy) Flight 3556 later died at an area hospital.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the airport on Monday to announce details on O'Hare's new global terminal.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
Police early Monday were searching for an attacker who shot and wounded two young men in Chicago's West Ridge or West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
A hemp retailer said the products he sells help people sleep, manage stress, and reduce inflammation, but critics argue that the industry overall poses risks to children. Lauren Victory reports.
Funkytown Brewery in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood is one of the few Black-owned craft breweries in the nation. As Irika Sargent reports, the brewery received a multimillion-dollar grant from the City of Chicago for a new brewery and tap room.
There’s a lot of certainty in the world, so how can we find stability in our day-to-day. Joining Marie Saavedra with some ideas is Erica Hornthal, a therapist and the author of “Body Aware.”
Harvard sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins says we should spend about one third of our lives sleeping, yet many Americans aren’t resting easy. Evyn Moon reports.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.
The NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
Illinois pulled down 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points, and outrebounded Indiana 38-25.
Saint Patrick High School in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood finished third in Class 3A last year in what was a historic moment for the basketball program — marking their first ever trip to Champaign.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.
Police early Monday were searching for an attacker who shot and wounded two young men in Chicago's West Ridge or West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago police were conducting a homicide investigation early Monday after a shooting in the city's Englewood neighborhood.
A boy was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Aurora, Illinois.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
Chicago police issued a community alert on Sunday after two robberies on the same Woodlawn neighborhood block involving a man whose victims had agreed to meet him on a dating app.
