'Changing Places' Restroom Increases Accessibility For O'Hare Passengers With Disabilities
Located at Terminal 2, the restroom features an adult changing table, motorized lift system and a wheelchair-accessible shower, toilet and sink.
Located at Terminal 2, the restroom features an adult changing table, motorized lift system and a wheelchair-accessible shower, toilet and sink.
According to police, Luckey has autism and wears yellow headphones because he is sensitive to sound. He does not like to walk far distances.
More than 300,000 people are expected at Chicago's airports.
During the 11-hour flight from Tokyo to Chicago, the 26-year-old man was subdued by the crew and passengers, restrained with mechanical devices and then taken into custody at O'Hare.
In Chicago, the Boring Company was selected in June to tunnel a route from downtown to O'Hare Airport. But a contract hasn't been finalized yet, according to a spokesman for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Key details like the exact route and pricing remain unclear.
A passenger in an O'Hare-bound plane Wednesday morning tried to access the cockpit, Chicago police confirmed.
The new scanners produce 3D images so TSA agents can look at the contents from different angles to speed up the screening process.
The company says on its website that the reason such a system hasn't been done before is that tunnels can be as expensive as $1 billion a mile to dig.
According to Katherine Bennett, the kitten went missing on an American Airlines flight from Dallas that landed at Reagan on Nov. 20.
Adisa Jazarevic Zec said the camera has photos from past family vacations and her husband's recent funeral.
An airport arrival set off a police raid in a high-end South Loop community Monday afternoon.
Two O'Hare Airport truck drivers have filed a federal lawsuit, claiming they were pressured to do political work and then faced retaliation for refusing.
CBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros says Chicago areas can expect a light snow coming Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
Airlines were playing catch-up Tuesday morning at O'Hare and Midway airports, after hundreds of flights were cancelled Sunday and Monday due to the historic winter storm.
Suburban Chicago is getting hit hard by one of the biggest November snowstorms on record. Thick, wet snow fell heavily overnight, with accumulations in some locations nearing a foot.
On the heels of a busy travel day, Chicago's airports have already canceled more than 300 flights on Monday due to a powerful winter storm that hit the area on Sunday.
Chicago is under a winter storm warning, check back for the latest updates:
The winter storm in effect could bring up to 12 inches of snow to northern Illinois, making one of the busiest travel days of the year even more difficult.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising Thanksgiving visitors to hit the roads early in the morning or even Saturday night.
CPD said what's legal while boarding in California suddenly becomes illegal upon landing in Illinois where recreational pot is not allowed.
Driving or taking a car to O'Hare this Thanksgiving weekend? Be sure to pad your traveling time to the airport generously because Chicago is ranked the worst city in America for time spent traveling to the airport this Thanksgiving weekend, according to travel-services provider AAA and transportation analytics and connected-car services firm Inrix.
Nimra Imtiaz was set to catch a flight to Columbus on November 19 but never made it.
Just as the nation's highways are going to be crowded on Wednesday, so too are America's flyways, as travelers head out for the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
They planned to work in assembly line-fashion to pack up 75,000 pounds (34,019 kilograms) of food.
"By the end of this competition, we will change the trajectory of O'Hare forever, and ensure Chicago remains a leading hub for travelers around the world."
Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 41.
The restaurant released a statement announcing the passing of Anthony Aldo Durpetti.
Last October, officers say Leotis Carter was drunk when he went south in the northbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive near the I-55 exit ramp.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office said they were assisting the Plano Police Department with reports of shots fired just before 7 p.m. Friday on Pratt Street—a residential area in Plano.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
A new vinyl album contains rediscovered tracks dating back to 1985, and an upcoming release party will celebrate the forgotten tunes and benefit epilepsy research. Rob Stepen, founder of the Generations Band, talks more about the music and benefit release party at Durty Nellie's Pub in Palatine.
The city council there passed a bill to make it legal. A legal aid nonprofit there applauds the decision, saying jaywalking enforcement disproportionately impacts minorities.
In 1972, the plane of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Ronald Forrester of Texas vanished during a nighttime combat mission in Vietnam.
Last October, officers say Leotis Carter was drunk when he went south in the northbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive near the I-55 exit ramp.
CBS News Chicago is the proud media sponsor of the event. Dorothy Tucker will serve as emcee. Hear from some of the participants about what the walk means to them.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office said they were assisting the Plano Police Department with reports of shots fired just before 7 p.m. Friday on Pratt Street—a residential area in Plano.
The stabbing earlier this month took the life 2-year-old Christopher—the family's so-called "miracle baby."
Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
A Chicago man who made history as the first-ever two-time mixed martial arts world champion is now expanding his reach and serving as a mentor to others.
Sosa will be part of the nonprofit charity organization Club 400 Cubs' 10th-anniversary bash Saturday night in northwest suburban Lake in the Hills.
The Detroit Tigers earned an AL wild card berth on Friday night, ending a decade-long postseason drought.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
The jeweler estimated that $300,000 in merchandise was lost.
The Kendall County Sheriff's office did not specify the condition of the suspect, but said no officers were injured, and there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Both were in good condition.
The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for businesses big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana. On Friday, body camera footage was released that shows officers handcuffing and restraining him.