Aviation officials investigate how delivery driver accessed O'Hare tarmac
The Chicago Department of Aviation did not address how the driver was able to get onto the tarmac. Charlie De Mar reports.
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The Chicago Department of Aviation did not address how the driver was able to get onto the tarmac. Charlie De Mar reports.
Police said they conducted a preliminary investigation and deemed the delivery driver's actions a mistake, and no charges or citations were filed.
A source told CBS News Chicago the delivery driver drove miles along the interior and restricted roads at O’Hare — potentially crossing runways — before someone spotted him from the air traffic control tower. Sara Machi reports.
The severe weather swept across the suburbs to the city, and right into Northwest Indiana — bringing lightning and making for dangerous conditions. Jermont Terry reports.
Experts said while the air system is safe, it is definitely being stressed out — which is why we might see fewer flight options this summer.
Experts said while the air system is safe, it is definitely being stressed out — which is why we might see fewer flight options this summer. Marissa Sulek reports.
Hasan Piker said he was detained and questioned by federal authorities at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport following a trip to Paris.
Piker, a prominent Twitch streamer, told the Institute of Politics crowd at UChicago that he believes he was targeted at O’Hare for his criticism of the Trump administration. Sara Machi reports.
This all happened as Hasan Piker was headed to town to speak at the University of Chicago. As Sara Machi reports, federal workers are now firing back.
A Chicago police report indicates the security scare happened during a shift change for TSA officers at the security checkpoint where the man entered the terminal.
Wednesday marked the first day that those looking to board domestic flights needed to present a Real ID, passport, or military ID — or go through longer screening times.
Wednesday marked the first day that those looking to board domestic flights needed to present a Real ID, passport, or military ID — or go through longer screening times. Tara Molina reports.
If you don't have your Real ID but you do have a flight, what should you expect at O'Hare and Midway airports starting Wednesday?
Real ID enforcement begins at airports nationwide Wednesday, but what does that really mean? Sara Machi reports.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of counterfeit designer watches at O'Hare Airport this week that would have been worth millions of dollars if real.
If genuine, the fake watches would have had a combined Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of more than $9.22 million, the CBP said.
The 485 shipments, 145 of which contained 516 counterfeit watches and 340 other shipments containing counterfeit driver's licenses, came from Hong Kong and China.
One patient in suburban Cook County came to an ER with symptoms and was isolated, while the other was from Chicago and experienced symptoms after traveling internationally. Jermont Terry reports.
The Transportation Security Administration said the incident happened at the American Airlines baggage check-in counter.
Chicago Police said at 6:50 a.m. Sunday at Terminal 3, a 50-year-old man was attempting to load a firearm inside a metal gun case when the gun discharged.
The winner, nicknamed "Traveling Treasure," bought an Ultimate Diamond Jackpot FastPlay game at Komal Wine and Liquors at 4628 N. Cumberland Ave.
Passenger Cindi Coffman also said staff told passengers to get off the plane and bring their carry-ons, but she said nobody checked their bags or patted them down before they got back on.
When a passenger with a gun was pulled from a United Airlines flight at O’Hare International Airport last week, his fellow fliers had questions. One week later, there were still no answers. Sara Machi reports.
Besnik Ismajlaj is charged with grabbing his backpack with a gun inside from a security checkpoint and getting onto a plane. Suzanne Le Mignot reports on the many questions that remain.
A St. Charles man was charged after bringing a gun in his bag to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
