Some travelers still stuck at Chicago airports this Christmas
After some travel troubles on Sunday, things were moving smoothly again at Midway International Airport on Christmas Day night.
After some travel troubles on Sunday, things were moving smoothly again at Midway International Airport on Christmas Day night.
Travelers this Christmas Day were still feeling the impacts of flight cancellations the day before.
One passenger, Jaylene Escamilla, 28, was ejected from the car and was taken to Ascension Resurrection Hospital and pronounced dead.
The millions of people traveling across the country both on the road and in the air could surpass pre-pandemic travel levels.
The flight came after the city approved tougher penalties for bus operators who violate Chicago's rules for notifying the city about migrant arrivals, or not dropping off asylum seekers in designated areas.
Chicago police say a worker driving the cart struck the plane's left engine at the gate.
No one was hurt, and the planes made it to their gates for passengers to deplane.
No one was hurt, and the planes made it to their gates for passengers to deplane.
Travelers said concerns about security were not what they wanted to hear before heading to the airport. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
FBI Buffalo on Wednesday night said it had concluded its investigation of the incident and found no explosive materials or "terrorism nexus."
Security has been heightened airports across the country – including O’Hare and Midway international airports in Chicago – after sources said two people were killed in a vehicle explosion on the Rainbow Bridge in upstate New York. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The Chicago Department of Aviation said more than 1.6 million passengers will pass through Chicago's airports this week.
Penalties for trying to carry a gun on a plane can cost as much as $15,000.
Chicago Fire Department officials said 50 people were on the plane at the time of the collision, but no one on the plane was hurt.
The goats are contract workers from a business called Vegetation Solutions in Wisconsin.
Airport officials thanked the herd of goats and sheep as they wrapped up a successful season of mowing down brush in the airfield. The goats are contract workers from Vegetation Solutions in Wisconsin. some time off.
No one was hurt during the incident.
Swiss Air canceled its takeoff for Zurich after a possible bird strike. CBS 2 was told the brakes overheated during the aborted takeoff.
No one was hurt, and operations were back up and running at the airport late Friday night.
The FAA ordered a ground stop for 30 minutes following the incident, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation.
Around 2:30 a.m. police said a shuttle bus, driven by an 80-year-old man, crashed into a light pole and concrete retaining wall near Terminal 5.
He's working to see it's a smooth travel weekend at O'Hare and across the country.
According to United, the flight experienced the issue shortly before takeoff.
Pallets full of supplies like baby formula, canned food, socks, hygiene kits, and more were being loaded onto a plane Wednesday.
Since this happened, CBS 2 has spoken with experts in this field who have unilaterally said this was not supposed to happen. They claim this was avoidable.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Chicago has seen a steady decline in the number of migrants living in temporary shelters in 2024, with the city's shelter population cut nearly in half since January.
Arthur Gillespie, 56, discovered he had lung cancer while he was being treated for a severe case of COVID-19 in 2020.
Six people approached the victim while he was near his car in the 5600 block of South Prairie Avenue
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Chicago has seen a steady decline in the number of migrants living in temporary shelters in 2024, with the city's shelter population cut nearly in half since January.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
The teen who died at the scene has been identified as Marko Niketic, 17, of Glenview, a senior at Glenbrook South High School. Police said he was one of the drivers.
Former President Donald Trump on Monday will come face-to-face with his former fixer, Michael Cohen, who is expected to take the witness stand and describe the circumstances of his so-called "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
The Field Museum of Natural History has an ongoing exhibit celebrating women scientists and scientists of color. "The Changing Face of Science" is part of an effort to challenge the typical idea of who can be a scientist.
Thomas Jefferson University is apologizing for a graduation gaffe gone viral. The school said the names were spelled out phonetically on cards given to the presenter. But clearly, that didn't help.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran has a check on the extended forecast.
A witness at the scene said he was immediately concerned when one of the cars sped past him.
Chicago has seen a steady decline in the number of migrants living in temporary shelters in 2024, with the city's shelter population cut nearly in half since January.
Showers will taper off Tuesday as temperatures drop to the 50s.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Arthur Gillespie, 56, discovered he had lung cancer while he was being treated for a severe case of COVID-19 in 2020.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 10-9 on Saturday.
The last team to draw that many free passes with runners at every base in one inning was the Chicago White Sox in 1959.
Taking advantage of a costly error on second baseman Gabriel Arias, the Sox improved to 8-6 since their ugly 3-22 start.
Six people approached the victim while he was near his car in the 5600 block of South Prairie Avenue
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.