O'Hare Terminals Drying Out After Torrential Rains
"I think we're all surprised heavy rain can bring down one of the busiest airports in the world."
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"I think we're all surprised heavy rain can bring down one of the busiest airports in the world."
The pop-up storms created a free for all on the way to O'Hare Monday. Some people opted to get out of their cars in an effort to get to the airport on time for their flights.
A dozen anti-violence activists were arrested Monday as they sought to interrupt Labor Day traffic near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
A taxiing plane with passengers on-board collided into another plane at O'Hare Airport Wednesday.
The activist pastor who helped organize a small anti-violence march that briefly shut down Lake Shore Drive earlier this month now plans another march that would block traffic in and out of O'Hare International Airport on Labor Day.
American Airlines flight AA153 from Chicago to Tokyo-Narita returned to O'Hare Monday for an emergency landing due to a cracked windshield.
More than 2 million travelers are expected to pass through Chicago's two airports during the 4th of July holiday week.
Billionaire developer Elon Musk was in Chicago Thursday. He got the go ahead for his high speed link to O'Hare.
City officials have selected billionaire Elon Musk's The Boring Co. to design and build a high-speed underground transit system linking O'Hare International Airport to downtown.
The $70 million project funded by the airline was the first major addition of new gates at O'Hare in 25 years.
American Airlines paid for the $70 million project. The gates will be used only for regional American Airlines flights.
"The aircraft will be evaluated by our maintenance team, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience," the airline said.
The A380 seats more than 450 customers in four cabins and two full decks.
Police said the man was discovered in the ride share staging area around 10:45 p.m.
Travelers trying to fight off boredom or get some work done while waiting for flights at O'Hare and Midway now have access to unlimited free Wi-Fi service at both airports.
Her nose keeps us safer as we travel, and now she's heading for a well-deserved retirement.
City Council cleared the way on Wednesday for a massive plan to expand O'Hare International Airport.
An arrest report details how Marilyn Hartman slipped past security at O'Hare International Airport in January, and boarded a plane to London without a ticket or passport.
With the fourth nor'easter in three weeks hitting the East Coast, airlines have cancelled more than 200 flights in at Chicago's airports.
Two weeks after American Airlines announced their opposition to an $8.5 billion plan to expand the terminals at O'Hare International Airport, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said it has reached an agreement to bring American on board.
Prosecutors said Michael Bielinski threatened the woman in the seat next to him on American Airlines Flight 1316 before takeoff on Friday.
The agent found a folder inside his bag that contained 47 pages of printed child pornography.
American Airlines has announced its opposition to an $8.5 billion deal to expand the terminals at O'Hare International Airport, accusing the city of including a "secret provision" that would grant rival United Airlines extra gates.
Terminal renovations, more gates, and new concourses are all part of the $8.5 billion agreement being negotiated between the city and the airlines.
A Cook County judge ruled 66-year-old Marilyn Hartman must remain in jail for now, denying her defense attorney's request to send her to a shelter for homeless former inmates.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
For some, it's a hidden gem in the South Loop. For 20 years, an organization has been working to preserve the Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
Conversations in Springfield about a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights are heating up, and the village's mayor said a decision on a stadium deal could come by the end of the month.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
More Democrats are openly running on faith, as progressive clergy and other religious candidates push back on the idea that Christianity belongs to the right.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has fired Garien Gatewood, his first deputy mayor for public safety, a position Johnson created just days after taking office in 2023.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
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.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
For some, it's a hidden gem in the South Loop. It's not only a Chicago landmark but a national historic landmark. For 20 years, an organization has been working to preserve the Second Presbyterian Church at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Cullerton Street.
Mild but cooler near the lake Friday, with highs in the upper 60s. The night stays calm but mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 30s.
Conversations in Springfield about a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights are heating up, and the village's mayor said a decision on a stadium deal could come by the end of the month.
CTA is suing the federal government over $2.1 billion in funding for the Red Line Extension project paused by President Trump.
A Chicago man is charged with murder and arson in the death of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
As Chicago police continue to search for who shot Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, her family visited the Rogers Park pier where she was killed.
For some, it's a hidden gem in the South Loop. For 20 years, an organization has been working to preserve the Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled state law does not shield companies from having to pay employees for time spent completing required pre- and post-work activities.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 even though Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the game because of a bruised left eye.
A man was charged Thursday after a long police chase that alternated between high and low speeds on interstates through Chicago's north suburbs the day before.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
