Storms cause flooding, leave some roads impassable in west suburbs
The afternoon rain caused problems in particular in the west Chicago suburb of Elmhurst.
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The afternoon rain caused problems in particular in the west Chicago suburb of Elmhurst.
A group of Chicago-area veterans traveled to New Orleans Wednesday to see for themselves a museum built in their honor.
The Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines make these trips happen four times a year. On Wednesday, Noel Brennan was there for a big sendoff for the veterans on the latest trip at O’Hare International Airport.
According to the Transportation Security Administration, a total of 115,962 people passed through security checkpoints at O'Hare on Sunday alone.
According to the Transportation Security Administration, a total of 115,962 people passed through security checkpoints at O’Hare on Sunday alone.
A Delta flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to return to O'Hare because of an unruly passenger, the airline said.
For the past 19 years, travelers have become conditioned to slipping off their shoes upon getting to Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at the airport.
For the past 19 years, travelers have become conditioned to slipping off their shoes upon getting to Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at the airport. But that has all changed, as Jermont Terry reports.
Millions will travel for the July 4th weekend and to help with the crowds, both United and American airlines at O'Hare are using new technology that tracks passengers who might miss their connections.
Corey and Andrea Kinnan said they and their infant son sat on a plane for an hour amid 90° temperatures with no air conditioning.
Corey and Andrea Kinnan said they and their infant son sat on a plane for an hour amid 90° temperatures with no air conditioning. Sara Machi reports.
A Maine family said their whirlwind 10-day vacation turned into a scorching nightmare during a layover at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend, as they used an ice pack to keep their 15-month-old son from overheating.
The victim suffered a puncture wound to the thigh, and was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he died, police said.
Rosemont police said they found a suspect a short distance away and detained him.
On May 27, sources said a Chicago Department of Aviation security officer was assigned to a perimeter checkpoint at O'Hare and allowed dozens of drivers to enter without swiping their ID.
In late May, a security officer allowed dozens of drivers to enter without swiping their ID to make sure they had a valid credential. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
On May 27, sources said a Chicago Department of Aviation security officer was assigned to a perimeter checkpoint at O’Hare with direct airfield access — and allowed dozens of drivers to enter without swiping their ID to make sure they had a valid credential. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Seven of O'Hare's 10 busiest days have happened in the past five weeks, according to the TSA.
It was learned that TSA agents acknowledged seeing the gun on the X-ray machine, but did not alert police until after the passenger had already been cleared through security and boarded his flight.
The new bipartisan Don't Miss Your Flight Act, introduced by Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, aims to help travelers get to the airport on time by improving the infrastructure they use.
United Airlines has officially been awarded five more gates at Chicago O'Hare airport, despite protests from other airlines.
Narita International Airport in Tokyo serves primarily as a hub for connections throughout Asia.
Panka, an 8-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, has worked alongside handler Pete Kligerman for a little over a half decade, and on Wednesday was treated to a surprise retirement "ceremony."
The Chicago Department of Aviation did not address how the driver was able to get onto the tarmac.
The Chicago Department of Aviation said that there were no disruptions to operations at O'Hare, and that the area was swept by Chicago police. Charlie De Mar reports.
