Millions expected to hit roads, airports for holiday travel, experts say
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
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More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But as Megan Hickey reports. just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
With just four days to go, a record-breaking number of Americans are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday—and Chicago airports are already feeling the rush. Shardaa Gray reports.
The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports will be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the Sunday after the holiday.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter. Tara Molina reports.
At Midway International Airport at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, the teen got off a plane—escaping from his caseworkers. Dave Savini reports on his troubled history.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
But published reports say city leaders have said the armory cannot be used as a police station because of air traffic safety rules.
The Club MDW Lounge offers free food, drinks, and workspaces.
Millions across the country are packing planes, trains, and automobiles in a mad dash to their final summer destinations on Friday morning.
A global Microsoft outage caused by a technical problem at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike forced airlines to cancel or delay hundreds of flights at O'Hare and Midway airports in Chicago.
More than 200 flights were canceled, and nearly 900 others were delayed as of late Friday morning.
The Drug Enforcement Administration said Chania Logan, 27, tried to hide 31 pounds of cocaine in her luggage while flying to Midway International Airport from Los Angeles. A man with her had another 30 pounds, authorities said.
Chania Logan was charged on Wednesday, June 5, with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, and controlled substances trafficking.
Only 28 flights were canceled as a result of the weather.
Officials from both airports say they are ready for the travel rush that comes with the end of spring break.
Passengers at O’Hare and Midway both brought guns less often than the national average last year – but the figure at Midway set a record.
n 2023, the TSA screened 858 million people – and intercepted 7.8 guns per million passengers.
After some travel troubles on Sunday, things were moving smoothly again at Midway International Airport on Christmas Day night.
Travelers this Christmas Day were still feeling the impacts of flight cancellations the day before.
As of 10 p.m., some people were waiting for up to three hours trying to get their checked bags back after their Southwest Airlines flights were canceled. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Southwest Airlines flights at Midway International Airport saw the most significant delays. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
While Southwest Airlines pinned the blame on weather, we heard from some that a staffing shortage was also a major factor.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Temperatures are below freezing and precipitation will likely freeze.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra.
Millions of people are hitting the roads and taking to the skies in Chicago for holiday travel. More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Temperatures are below freezing and precipitation will likely freeze.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
