Passengers still feeling impact of United Airlines ground stop
Delays continued Thursday for some United Airlines passengers after a technical glitch the day before caused the airline to ground hundreds of flights across the country.
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Delays continued Thursday for some United Airlines passengers after a technical glitch the day before caused the airline to ground hundreds of flights across the country.
Delays continued Thursday for some United Airlines passengers after a technical glitch the day before caused the airline to ground hundreds of flights across the country. Shardaa Gray reports.
The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.
CTA Blue Line train service returned to normal late Tuesday morning, after a false bomb threat temporarily halted trains at the Rosemont stop.
The afternoon rain caused problems in particular in the west Chicago suburb of Elmhurst.
A group of Chicago-area veterans traveled to New Orleans Wednesday to see for themselves a museum built in their honor.
The Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines make these trips happen four times a year. On Wednesday, Noel Brennan was there for a big sendoff for the veterans on the latest trip at O’Hare International Airport.
According to the Transportation Security Administration, a total of 115,962 people passed through security checkpoints at O'Hare on Sunday alone.
According to the Transportation Security Administration, a total of 115,962 people passed through security checkpoints at O’Hare on Sunday alone.
A Delta flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to return to O'Hare because of an unruly passenger, the airline said.
For the past 19 years, travelers have become conditioned to slipping off their shoes upon getting to Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at the airport.
For the past 19 years, travelers have become conditioned to slipping off their shoes upon getting to Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at the airport. But that has all changed, as Jermont Terry reports.
Millions will travel for the July 4th weekend and to help with the crowds, both United and American airlines at O'Hare are using new technology that tracks passengers who might miss their connections.
Corey and Andrea Kinnan said they and their infant son sat on a plane for an hour amid 90° temperatures with no air conditioning.
Corey and Andrea Kinnan said they and their infant son sat on a plane for an hour amid 90° temperatures with no air conditioning. Sara Machi reports.
A Maine family said their whirlwind 10-day vacation turned into a scorching nightmare during a layover at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend, as they used an ice pack to keep their 15-month-old son from overheating.
The victim suffered a puncture wound to the thigh, and was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he died, police said.
Rosemont police said they found a suspect a short distance away and detained him.
On May 27, sources said a Chicago Department of Aviation security officer was assigned to a perimeter checkpoint at O'Hare and allowed dozens of drivers to enter without swiping their ID.
In late May, a security officer allowed dozens of drivers to enter without swiping their ID to make sure they had a valid credential. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
On May 27, sources said a Chicago Department of Aviation security officer was assigned to a perimeter checkpoint at O’Hare with direct airfield access — and allowed dozens of drivers to enter without swiping their ID to make sure they had a valid credential. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Seven of O'Hare's 10 busiest days have happened in the past five weeks, according to the TSA.
It was learned that TSA agents acknowledged seeing the gun on the X-ray machine, but did not alert police until after the passenger had already been cleared through security and boarded his flight.
The new bipartisan Don't Miss Your Flight Act, introduced by Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, aims to help travelers get to the airport on time by improving the infrastructure they use.
United Airlines has officially been awarded five more gates at Chicago O'Hare airport, despite protests from other airlines.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area late Sunday morning on a roller coaster of a day on the weather front.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
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.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
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.
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.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
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.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
From A-list stars to wealthy buyers looking for a fresh start, more and more Americans are calling Britain’s idyllic Cotswolds region their home. CNN’s Anna Cooban reports.
The meeting comes a day after Russia launched an hours-long attack on Ukraine. Wendy Gillette reports.
The production at the Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building features hundreds of handmade puppets, projections, immersive sound, and live music.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city’s Southwest Side.
Meteorologist Carl Lam has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
Thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area late Sunday morning on a roller coaster of a day on the weather front.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
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.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 55, according to police.
A man was slashed during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train early Sunday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability was investigating Sunday after a shot was fired as a teenager struggled with a Chicago police officer who was trying to arrest him on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago police on Sunday morning were investigating a deadly mass shooting in the city's River North district.
Officers found a woman of unknown age with a gunshot wound to her head, but she was alert and able to communicate with responding officers, Chesteron police said.
