Bond Set At $1 Million For Passenger Who Disrupted Flight
Bond was set at $1 million on Tuesday for a United passenger who authorities say caused a disturbance on Chicago-to-Germany flight last week.
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Bond was set at $1 million on Tuesday for a United passenger who authorities say caused a disturbance on Chicago-to-Germany flight last week.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt, Germany, has been diverted to Chicago after a threat was found in a bathroom.
A special flight to Frankfurt, Germany, is finally in the air Saturday, a day after it was supposed to leave Chicago.
A Chicago area man will reach a milestone that no other United Airlines traveler has ever reached this weekend.
Computer problems were causing delays Friday night with United Airline's operations, impacting flights nationwide. O'Hare Airport in Chicago became snared with stranded passengers.
United Airlines on Friday announced that it will be bringing an extra 1,300 workers into downtown Chicago.
United and Continental are raising airfares on many U.S. routes by up to $20 per round trip ticket. It's the latest effort to cover spiraling fuel costs across the airline industry.
It may not be the new "United Center," but it will be hard for anyone watching Chicago Cubs games at Wrigley Field for the next three years to escape the "friendly skies" in and around the North Side park.
With some obstacles out of the way, the expansion project at O'Hare International Airport is moving ahead.
Two planes, including one from Chicago, landed at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., without clearance this week, because they couldn't reach anyone in the tower.
A partial agreement has been reached in the long-running dispute between the City of Chicago and two major airlines over the O'Hare expansion project.
"Your flight is delayed for a safety check," is not exactly a comforting one to hear as you're getting on the plane, but that's exactly what happened for some United passengers.
Mayor Richard M. Daley was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, meeting with executives from American and United airlines to discuss plans to expand O'Hare International Airport.
Former U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, who now serves as President Barack Obama's transportation secretary, is stepping in to mediate the ongoing feud between Mayor Richard M. Daley and two major airlines.
Mayor Richard M. Daley questioned whether two major airlines at O'Hare International Airport are trying to stall on plans to expand O'Hare until after the upcoming mayoral election.
All airlines at Midway International Airport have canceled operations for the rest of the day and up through Wednesday afternoon, as had most airlines at O'Hare International Airport, as a historic blizzard blows into the area.
Mayor Richard M. Daley said Monday morning that he will meet with American and United to avert the lawsuit the airlines have filed against the city over expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
A lawsuit by the airlines is clipping the wings of the city's plans to expand O'Hare International Airport.
Two major airlines are threatening to sue over the next proposed phase of the expansion of O'Hare International Airport.
A flight from O'Hare to Frankfurt, Germany, was diverted to Toronto late Monday when the pilot spilled coffee, accidentally setting off a hijacking alert.
As Mayor Richard M. Daley winds down his time in office, one of his pet projects is running into headwinds.
John Bruce's survivors say they've been stonewalled over the United Airlines' employee accidental death in Kuwait last year.
United Airlines has started moving its operations center employees into a new home -- the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower.
What would you do if a business told you your gift certificate is no good after just one year?
Chicago police said the robbery happened around 3:46 a.m. on the Red Line train in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard in Fuller Park.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting immigration arrests near courthouses.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
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.
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.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
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.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
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.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
The StopAlong pizza shop in Bucktown and Wooden Paddle Pizzeria in Lemont gave away free pizzas over the weekend.
The chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has filed petitions to run for his seat in Congress in 2026, fueling speculation Garcia will step down at the end of his term.
A Winthrop Harbor man is in federal custody, accused of threatening to kill President Trump. Prosecutors said he posted a video on social media threatening to shoot the president and others.
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
A source told CBS News Chicago that U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026.
Chicago police said the robbery happened around 3:46 a.m. on the Red Line train in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard in Fuller Park.
Just over two years after the deadly Hamas terrorist attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, a traveling tribute to the victims and survivors has arrived in Chicago.
Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the Great Lakes Fire Department at Naval Station Great Lakes.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Williams passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and he also caught a TD pass from D.J. Moore on a trick play for the Bears' first score.
Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert about a string of robberies and retail thefts targeting pharmacies last month in north lakefront neighborhoods.
At 1:45 a.m., four people were shot in the 3400 block of North Clark Street.
