Chicago immigrant rights groups rally against possible new travel ban
Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
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Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
London's Heathrow, shut down by a power outage, is Europe's busiest airport - but only the 4th or 5th globally. Here's a look at the world's busiest airports.
The Chicago Skyway is one of 68 bridges nationwide the National Transportation Safety Board be evaluated as soon as possible to gauge its risk of collapse.
We’re talking travel with Peter Greenberg, who is weighing in on Southwest Airlines' decision to end its 54-year-long bags fly-free policy.
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.
Heading to the Super Bowl? Here are some travel tips with travel editor Peter Greenberg.
CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg weighs in on the impact of travel as wildfires continue to spread in southern California.
With just a few days left in the year, the numbers indicate this has been the busiest year for air travel ever.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
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.
More than 3.5 million passengers are expected to fly in and out of O'Hare and Midway airports through the new year.
If you are staying local in Chicago, whether that be getting to your holiday destination or have any last-minute grocery shopping to do, clouds will remain in the area.
An over 11% increase compared to last Thanksgiving is expected at O'Hare Airport.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the Federal Aviation Administration said. CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg has details on a second flight impacted.
A strike of more than 30,000 Boeing workers could impact travelers across the globe. If you're thinking of causing a scene on your next flight, think again. And how long will the U.S. go without scanners that will allow passengers to carry liquids through security? Greenberg breaks down the latest topics in travel.
Thirty-three thousand Boeing workers are on strike Friday after union members rejected the contract by 94.6 percent and voted to strike by 96%.
1.4 million people are expected to pass through O'Hare Airport, and officials at Midway Airport said 58,000 people are expected to pass through.
Millions of people are in Paris for the summer Olympic games, but some hotels still don't have many rooms filled compared to previous games.
Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines. The Dallas-based airline announced Thursday it is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
The mother of Taylor Casey, who went missing while at a yoga retreat in the Bahamas last week, said there are many unanswered questions after she failed to show up for a morning class.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
The TSA says more than 18 million flyers will pass through security around Memorial Day, up 6.4% from last year.
Bark Air, a new airline that puts dogs before their human companions, will take its first flight Thursday.
Greenberg discusses O'Hare's decline in travelers, baggage fees versus what should be owed in lost luggage, and a hunger strike in the Canary Islands to protest overtourism.
Federal funding at the school district supports college and career readiness and vocational programs that students say are invaluable.
There was a large emergency response to the fire shortly after 4:15 p.m. in the 9400 block of South Lowe Avenue.
Jose Duenez Jr. and three other U.S. Army soldiers were found dead after their armored vehicle sank in a swamp in Lithuania.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Crews have been busy the past two days repairing damage, including downed wires and at least 130 broken utility poles.
Federal funding at the school district supports college and career readiness and vocational programs that students say are invaluable.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
In west suburban Aurora, two-term Mayor Richard Irvin is facing challenger John Laesch, an Aurora alderman. The two also faced off in 2021.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
The fear is that federal grants could disappear next school year — leaving giant holes in school district budgets. Sabrina Franza reports on the programs the grants fund, and the contingency plans to keep them going, at Lockport Township High School.
For ten years and counting, Chicago has been dubbed the rattiest city in the United States. One neighborhood is looking at an alternative to killing rats. The focus is all on fertility.
There is big Republican money behind Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, and big Democrat money behind Dane County Judge Susan Crawford. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies — including murder and attempted murder — in the shooting early Sunday morning at a local bar.
Crews have been busy the past two days repairing damage, including downed wires and at least 130 broken utility poles.
Federal funding at the school district supports college and career readiness and vocational programs that students say are invaluable.
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have reached a tentative agreement, but how will it be paid for?
Crews will install bait boxes with rat birth control in alleys behind several major stretches of Wicker Park and Bucktown.
There was a large emergency response to the fire shortly after 4:15 p.m. in the 9400 block of South Lowe Avenue.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Veteran Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum used a bat to swat down a drone that suddenly appeared near the left-field wall during a game at Sutter Health Park.
The Bulls have dropped two in a row after a four-game winning streak and fell back behind Miami into 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
City and NASCAR officials released their traffic plans for the 2025 Chicago Street Race being held in and around Grand Park on July 5 and 6.
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
