Labor Day

Chicago’s airports were expected to handle more than 1.7 million passengers over the Labor Day weekend, and even with travel at its peak on Monday, things proceeded smoothly at O’Hare and Midway.

Chicago’s airports were expected to handle more than 1.7 million passengers over the Labor Day weekend, and even with travel at its peak on Monday, things proceeded smoothly at O’Hare and Midway. Kate Chappell has the story.

As Labor Day arrives, marking a time to celebrate and give thanks for the nation’s workers, it will also mean a number of closures across Illinois and the country, but what exactly will be open and closed for the holiday?

Labor Day marks the end of summer holidays across the U.S., but what exactly does it celebrate and why?

While many retailers and grocery stores are open on Labor Day, others operate on reduced hours, and at least one popular spot is closed entirely.

Labor Day often serves as the last opportunity for a summer getaway and marks the unofficial end of the season, but the reason for celebrating has nothing to do with summer.

Every year, a special American holiday comes around: Labor Day. It’s a significant day, a time when we stop to say thanks and give credit to the hard work of the country’s workers.

While many retailers and grocery stores are open on Labor Day, others operate on reduced hours, and at least one popular spot is closed entirely.

Millions of Americans are planning to hit the streets and the skies this upcoming weekend for Labor Day, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Workers at O’Hare International Airport are preparing for a busy weekend of holiday travel for Labor Day. NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.

Ahead of a busy weekend for travel, gas prices in much of the country are dropping ahead of Labor Day. NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.

Unlike other federal holidays, most stores and major retailers are open on Labor Day. Here are a few that will be closed this year on Sept. 2, 2024.

Labor Day weekend is the last blast of summer vacation, and that means lots of Americans will be traveling. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are all expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend.