Already Nearly A Year Late, Upgraded People Mover At O'Hare Still Not Running Yet
It started with a frustrated viewer, angry to see his tax dollars not at work. Why isn't the People Mover at O'Hare International Airport running yet?
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It started with a frustrated viewer, angry to see his tax dollars not at work. Why isn't the People Mover at O'Hare International Airport running yet?
Police told the family of Keuntae Miles that he died months ago at O'Hare International Airport, and his body was cremated three days after a missing persons report was filed.
Customs agents seized a shipment of 25 fake products coming in from China.
DHL Express is hiring more than 50 permanent employees at O'Hare International Airport.
Shuttle buses are available between O'Hare and Harlem for connecting service.
A Chicago mom is fighting to get paid time off to be with her children during the pandemic. The Department of Aviation told the custodian at O'Hare International Airport "no" last month, but now it's change its answer.
Two Chicago city workers thought they could take time off from their jobs to care for their kids during the coronavirus pandemic - the city policy even said the two workers would get paid.
CTA Blue Line service was suspended between O'Hare and Jefferson Park Tuesday afternoon, due to what the agency called a "track condition."
Gov. JB Pritzker has said Illinois is competing with other states, the federal government, and even foreign countries for PPE in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic; while also trying to avoid being scammed by those selling bogus supplies.
"It is true that the federal government seems to be interrupting supplies that are being sent elsewhere in the nation. And so I wanted to make sure we receive what we ordered."
Illinois airports will receive a total of nearly $450 million in relief funding from the $2.3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, with the vast majority of those federal dollars going to O'Hare and Midway airports.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O'Hare International Airport earlier this week seized packages containing prohibited medical drug kits from the United Kingdom.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she and the Chicago Department of Aviation are working to improve conditions after massive crowds formed while waiting for coronavirus screenings at O'Hare International Airport Saturday night.
International travelers were shoulder to shoulder for hours waiting to get through customs at O'Hare International Airport Saturday night while waiting for coronavirus screenings.
Since Helm worked for the city, a state law protects him. Because the allegation falls within the scope of his employment, it is up to the city to "appear and defend against the claim or action."
Officials said the fifth patient is a Cook County resident in his 20s who flew into Chicago O'Hare Airport earlier this month after traveling to Italy.
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The snow had made its way out of the Chicago area as night fell on Sunday, leaving behind rain as temperatures warmed.
As winter weather moves into the area, Chicago's airports are canceling flights.
Starting Sunday only seven United States airports will still accept flights from China, and O'Hare International Airport is one of them.
An American Airlines to O'Hare International Airport from Miami made an emergency landing in Jacksonville Thursday.
Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus.
The plane that carried that sick passenger to O'Hare is not being isolated or put in for a deep clean. Officials said because at the time she flew on it, she was not contagious.
Six University of Wisconsin-Platteville students recently returned to the U.S. from Wuhan, China – and two were screened for coronavirus at O'Hare International Airport.
New efforts have begun in the interest of containing the spread of the frightening new coronavirus strain.
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 NBA Hall of Famer bear-hugged Reddick in victory lane and then jointly hoisted the Harley J. Earl trophy with the 23XI Racing driver.
The 73-year-old was found safely after he was reported missing last month by his family.
The tenants formed a union last year to negotiate with their landlord, Imran Khan.
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.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
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.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
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.
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.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
"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.
The community gathered at the consulate downtown in honor of Feb. 15, the adoption of Serbia’s first constitution. It’s also a day when the community reflects on the country's revolution and first uprising.
Monday will also see decreasing clouds with breezy winds with gusts near 30 mph at times.
The governor is set to deliver his state of the state address on Wednesday in Springfield.
The ordinance was put forth due to concerns that some products were marketed to minors and easily accessible to children.
The tenants said Khan purchased their buildings last year and immediately moved to increase their rent upwards of 70-80%, while refusing to address serious maintenance issues.
The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
The 73-year-old was found safely after he was reported missing last month by his family.
Two people were killed early Sunday when a car crashed into a support column under the Eisenhower Expressway.
The tenants formed a union last year to negotiate with their landlord, Imran Khan.
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.
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.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
A bustling downtown neighborhood has been left on edge after a brutal armed robbery in broad daylight. West Loop leaders and business owners were speaking out on Friday about the attack.
