Spirit Airlines Cancels Flights, Blames Pilots In Contract Dispute
Several Spirit Airlines flights in Chicago have been cancelled, as the company accuses pilots of an illegal slowdown amid a contract dispute.
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Several Spirit Airlines flights in Chicago have been cancelled, as the company accuses pilots of an illegal slowdown amid a contract dispute.
About 12:40 a.m., he was walking east in the middle of the road in the 11500 block of West Irving Park when he was hit by an eastbound truck
Aviation Commissioner Ginger Evans said security officers shouldn't have carried out United's request to remove Dr. David Dao from a plane.
The recent passenger-dragging incident at O'Hare will be front and center Thursday in D.C. during a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing.
The pedestrian shelters that fell on Tierney Darden at O'Hare Airport were removed as a result of CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini's reports.
An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at DuPage Airport on Monday, after the plane began filling with smoke.
Dr. David Dao's attorneys announced the settlement Thursday afternoon, but terms were not disclosed.
A 3-foot long giant rabbit named Simon died in a pet holding facility after landing on a flight from London to O'Hare International Airport.
The aviation officers say they used "minimal force" and that the passenger was the aggressive one. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
An immigration lawyer has advice for undocumented immigrants who plan to pick up someone at the airport... don't.
The OIG's first quarter report says an employee of the clout-heavy contractor reserved jobs for political favor.
A woman was seriously wounded early Thursday, when two robbers shot her while trying to steal her purse in the O'Hare neighborhood.
Ald. Raymond Lopez has introduced a measure to fold the CDA security officer force into the Chicago Police Department's airport detail.
They say they are "infuriated" by what happened and blamed the debacle on the "grossly inappropriate" actions of the security officers.
Dr. David Dao, the man dragged off a United Airlines flight, suffered a "significant concussion," a broken nose, and lost two teeth.
"We are not going to put a law enforcement official to take them off there," United CEO Oscar Munoz said on "Good Morning America."
A Hertz employee said the thieves got away with between 8 and 10 vehicles from a "Choose & Go" lot, where keys are left in the cars.
They demonstrated Tuesday night over the forced removal of a passenger from a United Airlines flight.
A suburban congressman is working to rally mayors, county officials, lawmakers and others in a major push for the long-awaited road.
"I deeply apologize to the customer forcibly removed and to all the customers aboard," United CEO Oscar Munoz said.
United claimed a man who was dragged off an overbooked flight was being "disruptive and belligerent," and the airline defended its employees
A Chicago Aviation Department police officer was placed on leave Monday, after dragged a United Airlines passenger off an overbooked flight.
A man was dragged off an overbooked United Airlines flight from Chicago to Louisville on Sunday, after he refused to leave voluntarily.
Federal customs officers found a fake bomb in a traveler's suitcase in Toronto, as the person was headed for a flight to Chicago.
The FAA has approved a new overnight runway rotation at O'Hare International Airport, as officials try to find the best way to evenly distribute jet noise at night.
A red Honda disregarded a red traffic light and hit another vehicle, police said.
She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died.
Chicago police said officers were on routine patrol when they found a vehicle matching a description of a wanted car.
Firefighters found the fire near the rear of the store, which had already been extinguished by the building's automatic sprinkler system, fire officials said.
Both baby boys were born within the first two hours of the new year.
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Greg Bovino sparred on social media this week, after the mayor endorsed "ABOLISH ICE" as a possible name for a Chicago snowplow.
Two separate court hearings was held Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as after-school programs.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
A quick dusting is possible near the state line as the system does not have a lot of moisture to work with.
The president's resolution comes amid new strikes in Venezuela.
Social media footage showed revelers ringing in the New Year at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps, less than two hours before fire ripped through a well-known bar.
CBS News correspondent Evyn Moon has a look at what you'll want to know to get a full refund before time runs out.
The project pairs seniors with owners of supercars in a pedal to the medal race against loneliness.
Crews arrived at the still and box fire and saw smoke coming from the third floor of the apartment with two people hanging from the window, fire officials said.
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
After more than 40 years in the U.S., a 70-year-old Filipino grandmother is being deported this week, and her family fears she could have serious medical issues on the flight from O'Hare International Airport to the Philippines.
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
A red Honda disregarded a red traffic light and hit another vehicle, police said.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Isaac Okoro scored a season-high 24 points, Tre Jones added 20 points and 12 assists and the depleted Chicago Bulls topped the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Former Oregon and Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly has been hired as Northwestern's offensive coordinator.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
A teenager was killed and another person was wounded in a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Cicero, after a robbery attempt during a social media marketplace sale, police said.
A man was left in critical condition Wednesday when someone opened fire from a vehicle in broad daylight in the North Lawndale neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
A woman stood charged Wednesday in a car-into-pedestrian crash that killed a man in November in Zion, Illinois north of Chicago.
A man was ordered detained Tuesday on charges of claiming to have placed bombs in the cars at a Porsche auto warehouse in the west Chicago suburb of Westmont, authorities said.
A man was killed and a teen was wounded in a shooting in broad daylight Tuesday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
