Norridge School Gets Federal Grant For Air Traffic Soundproofing
A suburban high school is getting a lot of money to reduce the noise from planes flying into and out of O'Hare International Airport.
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A suburban high school is getting a lot of money to reduce the noise from planes flying into and out of O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Department of Aviation on Tuesday announced new nonstop service from O'Hare International Airport to Panama.
The Illinois Senate Tuesday narrowly passed and sent to Gov. Pat Quinn legislation that would authorize a casino for Chicago, put slot machines at racetracks and the city's airports and add casinos in the suburbs.
Heavy storms that moved through the Chicago area on Sunday forced canceled and delayed flights at both airports, and also left behind flooded roadways and basements.
If you love to travel, but hate to board your pet, a new pet resort may put your mind at ease.
More than a million passengers are expected to pass through Chicago's two major airports during the Memorial Day travel period, according to aviation officials. Friday is expected to be the busiest single travel day of the weekend.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators now have a good idea how far apart the planes were in Monday's near collision at O'Hare International Airport.
Two regional jets reportedly came within 300 hundred feet of each other at O'Hare on Monday, minutes after Vice President Joe Biden's plane landed.
Mayor Emanuel said he doesn't want city employees wasting time and money putting up signs that bear his name.
Only about an hour into Mayor Rahm Emanuel's term, the signs on the Chicago Skyway were being replaced with his name.
Chicago went from zero to summer on Tuesday, as the high temperature broke a 115 year old record
A flight from Houston to Chicago was diverted to St. Louis on Sunday after an unruly passenger tried to open a plane door during the flight.
If a bill now before the Illinois Senate is passed, private consortiums could soon be battling for the right to build a bullet train that could link downtown Chicago with O'Hare and Rockford International Airport.
Rain wreaked havoc in the Chicago area and canceled scores of flights, but relief is on the way, at least on Saturday.
There have been some unusual thefts at O'Hare Airport. The passengers being targeted are leaving Chicago and traveling internationally, only to have thousands of dollars and gold stolen before they depart.
Rain and cloudy conditions resulted in lengthy delays for flights at O'Hare International Airport.
Delays of up to three hours are being reported at Midway International Airport due to fog hovering over the Chicago area.
A Paris-bound American Airlines flight from Dallas had an unexpected stop at O'Hare after an unruly passenger prompted the pilots to make an unscheduled landing.
A plane headed for Chicago made an emergency landing in Dayton, Ohio, Friday morning, and two passengers were taken to the hospital.
A new report by the Federal Aviation Administration says O'Hare International Airport has had several close calls that could have resulted in fatal air crashes.
A state lawmaker from Rockford wants to accommodate overflow air traffic from O'Hare to an airport in his region, to try keeping money in Illinois.
With some obstacles out of the way, the expansion project at O'Hare International Airport is moving ahead.
Three more gas stations are unavailable today on the Illinois Tollway system.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said Wednesday that finding investors for a high-speed train from the Loop to O'Hare International Airport is a top priority of his two-week trade mission to China, now underway.
Some families are complaining about the way the city is removing bodies from a suburban cemetery to pave the way for the further expansion of O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago police said two men, 23 and 26, were shot by a gunman inside an apartment on Wednesday afternoon.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid to Bragg, who later died from her injuries.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.
The car belonging to a Chicago Public Schools teacher has been found, according to her husband, but she is still missing.
For the first time since November, Luis Meija saw his family again after he was taken into ICE custody on Nov. 3.
Are there layoffs coming to the city of Chicago? Mayor Brandon Johnson floated the possibility for the first time on Wednesday, after a coalition of rival aldermen passed a budget he argues isn't truly balanced.
The Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee on Wednesday advanced a bid to so-called "teen takeovers" by authorizing the police to impose temporary curfews with at least 12 hours' notice.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has formally endorsed Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to succeed her in Congress.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability during the Illinois General Assembly's spring session for 2026.
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.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
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.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The woman killed in a Minneapolis ICE shooting has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
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Family members believed that the victim was hit by a stray bullet through his window.
Trevor Van Camp and his girlfriend Danielle got engaged while visiting the sky bridge at Boyne Mountain Ski Resort on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. They went viral after he dropped the ring 118 feet to the snow hills below.
Luis Meija said he remains positive about his experience, but said he was scared while in ICE custody.
The deadly Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent recalls shootings by federal immigration agents in Chicago during the height of Operation Midway Blitz.
Severe flu season is sending many people to local emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
An ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, DHS officials said.
Chicago police said two men, 23 and 26, were shot by a gunman inside an apartment on Wednesday afternoon.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid to Bragg, who later died from her injuries.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.
The Bears held their first practice of playoff week, and it appeared wide receiver Rome Odunze and nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon both are in line to play against the Packers on Saturday night.
With the Bears in the playoffs this year, why not dress up to look like the present-day Bears coach?
A third meeting with the Packers in just over a month, with the Bears' season on the line.
The Cowboys finished last in the NFL in both scoring and passing defense, wasting one of Dak Prescott's best seasons.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.
A person was in custody after a man was stabbed in a fight in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood Monday.
Chicago police early Tuesday were searching for the attacker who stabbed two people on a CTA Red Line station platform on the city's South Side.
