Wall Collapses At O'Hare Airport Hangar
A large section of the wall of a hangar at O'Hare International Airport collapsed early Thursday morning as heavy storms brought strong winds to the area.
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A large section of the wall of a hangar at O'Hare International Airport collapsed early Thursday morning as heavy storms brought strong winds to the area.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration on Friday took its second hit in one week from a Wall Street rating agency when Moody's Investors Service dropped the bond rating on billions of dollars in O'Hare Airport bonds about to go to market.
A string of thunderstorms is causing major delays for air travelers heading to and from the east coast.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans Wednesday for $40 million in improvements at the United Airlines terminal at O'Hare International Airport, which he says will create as many as 200 construction jobs.
A car fire snagged the Tri-State Tollway near O'Hare International Airport just as the morning rush began Friday.
No one was injured when a plane bound for Reno, Nev. returned to O'Hare International Airport when a problem with its fuel feed was detected Sunday.
An American Eagle commuter plane slid off the runway during an emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport Thursday morning, just a day after the very same plane made an emergency landing at the airport.
Fire crews were dispatched Wednesday afternoon after a cargo jet and an American Eagle commuter plane clipped each other at O'Hare International Airport.
Friday marks the anniversary of the deadliest commercial aircraft accident in the U.S. – the crash of American Airlines Flight 191 near O'Hare International Airport.
The pulse of Chicago is quickening with the latest NATO developments, as downtown hotels have started welcoming their first NATO guests.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced a $200 million deal to build a massive cargo center at O'Hare International Airport, a project set into motion by former Mayor Richard M. Daley more than 15 years ago.
Drivers using O'Hare Airport's 25,000 parking spaces might soon be able to use their cell phones to find empty spaces and credit cards to "pay on foot" before they exit, thanks to a technology upgrade in the works.
With less than a month until the NATO summit in Chicago, the alderman whose ward will be most affected by security efforts was urging people to leave town during the summit, but the city's top cop was downplaying potential disruptions.
If you're planning to fly out of O'Hare International Airport soon, and you have an iPhone, there's a new app available to help you get around the airport.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is shrugging off comments from United Airlines' CEO that there's no demand for the expansion of O'Hare International Airport right now.
Severe weather that hit the Dallas Fort Worth airport Tuesday is having a ripple effect at O'Hare, after American Airlines stopped operations at its Texas hub.
A vehicle somehow ended up on the CTA tracks near the Rosemont Blue Line station on Friday afternoon.
Video of a security agent patting down a young child in a wheelchair at O'Hare International Airport has gone viral on the Internet.
Rod Blagojevich's cross-country journey to federal prison Thursday was one of the most scrutinized trips in recent memory for a public figure. CBS 2 was there.
O'Hare International Airport is among the hubs where the Transportation Security Administration has decided to ease security screening for passengers age 75 or older.
Flights were delayed at both O'Hare and Midway international airports Tuesday morning following a traffic stop on the runways.
A flight from Boston to Chicago was diverted to Buffalo, N.Y., Monday morning, after authorities received a bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax tied to a domestic dispute.
Passengers say the flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2332 showed early signs of erratic behavior. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
One person was injured Thursday morning when a taxi flipped over, on the upper-level roadway for Terminal 1 at O'Hare International Airport.
Passengers were alarmed Wednesday night when a flight from Chicago to Rochester, N.Y., skidded off the runway as tit landed.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were investigating Monday after they said a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian.
A fire blasted through an apartment building in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood Sunday night.
Two people were hospitalized early Monday after being hit by a car that did not stop in downtown Chicago.
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being pulled from a house fire in Park Ridge, Illinois, this past weekend.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
The vice president headlines a Council Bluffs rally Friday, his second Iowa stop this year. He's been one of the GOP's most visible midterm surrogates, with trips to Kansas, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were investigating Monday after they said a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
The 4 B’s — put on the brakes, breathing, and focusing on the brain and body — are a great way to interrupt anxious thoughts, slow down the body, and get some grounding. Erica Hornthal, a therapist and the author of the book “Body Aware,” joins Marie Saavedra.
Some lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are pushing for AI regulations, and the Trump White House say some actions will be taken. John Lorinc reports.
The move comes as pressure builds for the president, with just over 40 days until the midterm elections. Tina Kraus reports on this and other developments at the White House.
Williams got hurt while scrambling toward the sideline deep in Vikings territory with about 7 1/2 minutes left.
Police in Evanston, Illinois, said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
Two people were hospitalized early Monday after being hit by a car that did not stop in downtown Chicago.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were investigating Monday after they said a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
Williams got hurt while scrambling toward the sideline deep in Vikings territory with about 7 1/2 minutes left.
The Wiener's Circle made good on their promise twice last season thanks to Caleb Williams and Head Coach Ben Johnson
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
An off duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among three men injured in a shooting during fight in River North early Saturday morning.
A man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after firing shots at an Indiana State Police trooper and fleeing the scene on Friday afternoon in rural LaPorte County.
A second person has been charged with killing a man by pushing him out of a moving CTA Red Line train last week on the South Side.
Darreon Plummer's flight to Washington state after Da'J Flowers was killed was itself evidence he committed the crime, the judge said, rejecting a defense request for electronic monitoring.
