Emanuel Announces $200M Cargo Center At O'Hare
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced a $200 million deal to build a massive cargo center at O'Hare International Airport, a project set into motion by former Mayor Richard M. Daley more than 15 years ago.
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced a $200 million deal to build a massive cargo center at O'Hare International Airport, a project set into motion by former Mayor Richard M. Daley more than 15 years ago.
Drivers using O'Hare Airport's 25,000 parking spaces might soon be able to use their cell phones to find empty spaces and credit cards to "pay on foot" before they exit, thanks to a technology upgrade in the works.
With less than a month until the NATO summit in Chicago, the alderman whose ward will be most affected by security efforts was urging people to leave town during the summit, but the city's top cop was downplaying potential disruptions.
If you're planning to fly out of O'Hare International Airport soon, and you have an iPhone, there's a new app available to help you get around the airport.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is shrugging off comments from United Airlines' CEO that there's no demand for the expansion of O'Hare International Airport right now.
Severe weather that hit the Dallas Fort Worth airport Tuesday is having a ripple effect at O'Hare, after American Airlines stopped operations at its Texas hub.
A vehicle somehow ended up on the CTA tracks near the Rosemont Blue Line station on Friday afternoon.
Video of a security agent patting down a young child in a wheelchair at O'Hare International Airport has gone viral on the Internet.
Rod Blagojevich's cross-country journey to federal prison Thursday was one of the most scrutinized trips in recent memory for a public figure. CBS 2 was there.
O'Hare International Airport is among the hubs where the Transportation Security Administration has decided to ease security screening for passengers age 75 or older.
Flights were delayed at both O'Hare and Midway international airports Tuesday morning following a traffic stop on the runways.
A flight from Boston to Chicago was diverted to Buffalo, N.Y., Monday morning, after authorities received a bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax tied to a domestic dispute.
Passengers say the flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2332 showed early signs of erratic behavior. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
One person was injured Thursday morning when a taxi flipped over, on the upper-level roadway for Terminal 1 at O'Hare International Airport.
Passengers were alarmed Wednesday night when a flight from Chicago to Rochester, N.Y., skidded off the runway as tit landed.
Chicago may be a known as a beer-and-a-shot kind of town, but now, oenophiles can look for that elusive hint of eucalyptus and blackcurrants in their cabernet as they await their flights off to faraway destinations.
O'Hare International Airport is among the top 10 destinations for flowers from all over the world at this time of year, and the the pressure is on the inspectors keeping their eyes out for tiny would-be terrorists in the shipments.
Frequent fliers should soon be able to avoid the hassle of removing their shoes or belts, or taking their laptops out of their luggage when they pass through security checkpoints at O'Hare International Airport and dozens of other airports.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he's evaluating plans to shave up to 12 minutes off CTA travel times between downtown and O'Hare Airport and Midway Airports, a goal he views as more attainable than his predecessor's dream of an express train to O'Hare.
Frequent fliers should soon be able to avoid the hassle of removing their shoes or belts, or taking their laptops out of their luggage when they pass through security checkpoints at O'Hare International Airport and dozens of other airports.
A United airlines flight was forced to return to O'Hare International Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday afternoon, after striking one or more birds.
The cost of renting a car at O'Hare and Midway international airports may be going up again.
A Colorado man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend, on charges that he planned to fight on behalf of a terrorist group in Uzbekistan.
A hotel near O'Hare International Airport is hoping to capitalize on stranded airport passengers by offering a special blizzard deal throughout the winter.
A baggage handler at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is accused of stealing a gun from a police officer's checked baggage.
Snow totals of 8 to 12 inches are expected in areas where lake effect snow plumes form. In areas where they linger, localized totals could be much higher, topping out at 12 to 18 inches.
Giddey's slam pushed the Bulls' advantage to 72-53 late in the second quarter after they trailed by nine in the opening period.
Chicago police said that while outside the business, the armed robber got into a fight with two men, 25 and 63, at which point he fired multiple shots in their direction.
They, like millions of Illinoisans, were recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP. However, their benefits were put on hold after a legal back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the courts.
Chicago police said the shooting happened shortly after 2 p.m. in the 7700 block of South Yates Boulevard.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
Senator Tammy Duckworth sent another letter to the DHS Inspector General Friday, saying there is not enough urgency in honoring her request for an investigation into use of force by immigration agents in Chicago.
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
A new owner said Tuesday that he plans to reopen the venerable Gale Street Inn restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
The Fighting Illini marching band recently took up the challenge of performing the music of Metallica.
Hop Butcher For The World and Madame ZuZu's Emporium have developed a celebratory beer, "Twilight To Starlight," for the anniversary of the seminal Smashing Pumpkins album.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 6 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
Josie, the German Shepard, had a new air tag on her collar, but that wasn't enough to bring her home right away. Animal control used a thermal imaging drone and deployed it over the remote area where her air tag was pinging.
More than 30 women showed up to rally against immigration enforcement. These kinds of silent protests were inspired by Margaret Atwood’s novel "The Handmaid's Tale."
The organization helped raise more than $1 million for children struggling with abuse, neglect, and violence. CBS News Chicago is a proud media sponsor of the event.
The organization helped raise more than $1 million for children struggling with abuse, neglect, and violence. CBS News Chicago is a proud media sponsor of the event.
Snow totals of 8 to 12 inches are expected in areas where lake effect snow plumes form. In areas where they linger, localized totals could top out at 12 to 18 inches.
Cold rain will enter the area Saturday evening that will then transition to snow overnight.
A driver fired shots at Customs and Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Chicago police said that while outside the business, the armed robber got into a fight with two men, 25 and 63, at which point he fired multiple shots in their direction.
They, like millions of Illinoisans, were recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP. However, their benefits were put on hold after a legal back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the courts.
A Chicago area couple logged into their retirement account only to find out it had been hacked, and a large chunk of their retirement savings was gone. The response from the online brokerage firm is only adding insult to injury.
The teacher detained by ICE agents at the Rayito del Sol daycare in North Center is believed to now be at the Broadview processing facility, and parents in the community now have serious safety concerns.
Lawyer Patrick Jaicomo said he expects a tidal wave of lawsuits nationwide against federal agents by U.S. citizens and non-citizens in communities impacted the most by federal agents over the last several months.
More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking its response times, the city's top watchdog has issued a new report showing nothing has changed.
Charlene Echoles said she and her husband work but now have to make up the difference by visiting pantries after their SNAP benefits were paused.
Giddey's slam pushed the Bulls' advantage to 72-53 late in the second quarter after they trailed by nine in the opening period.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists and the Milwaukee Bucks opened their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Despite coming off his first NFL game without a catch, Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze isn't letting some helicopter parenting become a giant distraction.
Football isn't the only powerhouse program at North Central College; the Cardinal women's triathlon team has a chance to make school history at this weekend's National Championship as they try to win an unprecedented fourth-straight Division III title.
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
A Cook County jury on Friday convicted a Chicago man of killing two men during an armed robbery in Chinatown in 2020.
A chiropractor in Chicago's western suburbs stood charged Thursday with secretly videotaping his patients — some of them children — while they were unclothed.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday issued bodycam video from a shooting that killed a burglary suspect on Chicago's West Side in September.
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community Tuesday morning.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
