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Several hours after an apparently disgruntled contract worker set a fire at a Federal Aviation Administration radar center in Aurora, the facility was still considered a crime scene Friday afternoon, and limited flights were operating at O'Hare and Midway airports.
O'Hare Airport appears to be flying high again. Numbers show the airport is once again the world's busiest in terms of take-offs and landings at least.
A North Side woman who convinced the city to install an official noise monitor at her home, 10 miles away from O'Hare International Airport, said the jet noise it measured would qualify her for soundproofing, but she lives too far away.
Part of Terminal 1 at O'Hare International Airport was evacuated for more than an hour Wednesday morning, as police investigated a suspicious package.
Some homeowners say over the last three months they can't have a conversation in their driveways – and that's four miles from the western edge of the airport.
"Extremely disappointing" is how three Illinois congressmen describe the FAA's decision to NOT do another review of O'Hare noise levels.
If the airline passenger sitting next to you is unusually tranquil, perhaps he or she got some yoga practice in at Midway International Aiport's new dedicated studio.
The City Council Aviation Committee has recommended the 40th Ward have a representative on the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission.
A woman has been charged with kidnapping after she grabbed a two-year-old boy at O'Hare International Airport and tried to run away with him Tuesday afternoon.
The first personal injury lawsuit has been filed - following that O'Hare shuttle bus crash last Friday which injured more than a dozen people.
Officials have reopened all but one lane of the Interstate 190 entrance to O'Hare International Airport, after it was closed when a privately owned shuttle bus crashed into a concrete median. Fourteen people were taken to hospitals.
Two men who say they were kicked out of a cab while on their way to Lakeview from O'Hare are suing the taxi company, alleging that the brief kiss they shared prompted the driver to throw them out in a suburban grocery store parking lot.
GoJet Airlines flight 3642, operating as United Express, landed safely after experiencing a cabin pressure problem, and an indication of smoke in the cockpit.
Activists upset with the increased jet noise from the new runway configuration at O'Hare International Airport have said they believe the city and the FAA conspired to hide the impact of new flight patterns on homes and businesses along airport flight paths.
Suburbs west of O'Hare International Airport have placed a question on the November ballot, asking voters whether something needs to be done about the rise in jet noise.
A worker at O'Hare Airport is behind bars, accused of stealing items from active-duty military personnel. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
The legal battles were long and hard fought, but in the end plans to expand O'Hare won out over protests from residents of Bensenville, who fought to save their homes from being taken over.
James Matthews, 41, of Sauk Village, was charged with two felony counts of theft, police announced early Friday.
The next flight from Chicago to Tel Aviv originally was set to take off from O'Hare International Airport at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, but has since been delayed until 11 a.m.
The additional monitors will help gauge the impact of changes in flight patterns at one of the nation's busiest airports. A new runway opened in October, allowing thousands more flights annually and driving residents' noise complaints.
People who say the new O'Hare Airport runway configuration has caused their quality of life and property values to suffer were out gathering support for their cause Saturday.
CBS 2's Mai Martinez was there for the reunion.
The new O'Hare runway configuration that's become a quality of life issue for some Northwest Side residents is attracting "throngs of people" to the cause of fighting the noise, according to some and they say politicians who won't listen will pay at the ballot box.
O'Hare Airport was buzzing Sunday and not just with returning Fourth of July travelers, reports WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Fire crews rescued a woman when a fire broke out in a second-floor apartment in Aurora, Illinois, on New Year's Day.
Riverdale police are searching for a driver they say struck and killed a 72-year-old woman on New Year's Eve.
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
As overall crime continued to drop in Chicago in 2025, the city ended the year with the fewest homicides in 60 years.
Ilya Mikheyev had two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Dallas Stars their fourth consecutive loss with a 4-3 victory.
"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.
Many people will start the year by spending a month abstaining from alcohol. What exactly is "dry January," and what are some of the health benefits participants reap?
Fire crews rescued a woman when a fire broke out in a second-floor apartment in Aurora, Illinois, on New Year’s Day.
Tesla is poised to lose its top spot in annual electric vehicle sales to Chinese automaker BYD.
The U.S. has rolled back proposed steep tariffs on Italian-made pasta, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Italy's foreign ministry both said Thursday.
Riverdale police are searching for a driver they say struck and killed a 72-year-old woman on New Year’s Eve.
A Humboldt Park restaurant owner is being deported back to Pakistan after his family made a last-minute plea for his removal to be halted.
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.
As overall crime continued to drop in Chicago in 2025, the city ended the year with the fewest homicides in 60 years.
Fire crews rescued a woman when a fire broke out in a second-floor apartment in Aurora, Illinois, on New Year's Day.
Riverdale police are searching for a driver they say struck and killed a 72-year-old woman on New Year's Eve.
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.
Ilya Mikheyev had two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Dallas Stars their fourth consecutive loss with a 4-3 victory.
No. 1 Indiana became the first team in the brief history of the 12-team College Football Playoff to win a game after receiving a first-round bye, smothering Alabama 38-3 in a quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.
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.
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
As overall crime continued to drop in Chicago in 2025, the city ended the year with the fewest homicides in 60 years.
A teen has been charged with armed robbery, after an online marketplace meetup turned deadly earlier this week in west suburban Cicero.
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.
