Computer Problems Strand United Passengers At O'Hare
Computer problems were causing delays Friday night with United Airline's operations, impacting flights nationwide. O'Hare Airport in Chicago became snared with stranded passengers.
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Computer problems were causing delays Friday night with United Airline's operations, impacting flights nationwide. O'Hare Airport in Chicago became snared with stranded passengers.
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.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
The National Transportation Safety Board was at Union Station in downtown Chicago on Monday, highlighting safety improvements needed across the U.S. rail system.
A Porter County Sheriff's officer has been fired after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated over the weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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.
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.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
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.
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
The man’s attorney identified him as 28-year-old Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez.
Three news organizations are suing the Trump administration after their reporters were banned from the White House over the weekend.
The National Transportation Safety Board was at Union Station in downtown Chicago on Monday, highlighting safety improvements needed across the U.S. rail system.
Police in Evanston said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were holding a driver in custody Monday after they said that driver intentionally hit two pedestrians, killing one.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
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.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
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.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
