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More Than 80 Flights Canceled in Chicago Monday as Omicron Leads to Flying Frustrations
Chicago airports reported dozens of canceled flights once again Monday as the omicron variant caused airline staffing issues in the midst of one of the busiest holiday travel periods.
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Dozens of Flights Canceled in Chicago as Omicron Snarls Holiday Weekend Air Travel
O’Hare International Airport reported dozens of canceled flights for another day Sunday as airline staffing issues brought on by the omicron variant resulted in cancellations and delays nationwide, putting a damper on Christmas weekend travel plans.
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Chicago Airports Prepare for Return of International Travelers as US Lifts Ban
Chicago airports will see the return of international tourists for the first time since the pandemic began as the U.S. lifts restrictions Monday on those from a long list of countries.
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More Than 300 Flights Canceled at O'Hare, Ground Stop Issued as Storms Hit
More than 200 flights were canceled and a ground stop was initiated at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Monday evening as thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado headed toward the area.
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Video Shows Tornado Moving Through Sycamore
Video from Ryan Mallon shows a tornado that moved through Sycamore, Illinois – one of several tornadoes to touch down across the area Monday.
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Pilots Escorting President Biden to Chicago Give Family Incredible Memories, Gifts
During President Joe Biden’s visit to suburban Crystal Lake this week, the pilots that helped get him to the Windy City gave a local family an experience that they’ll never forget. It all started while Laura Pedraza was sitting at her home on Tuesday. She says that her family spotted what appeared to be a military aircraft flying overhead....
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Chicago Winter Weather: More Than 100 Flights Canceled at Airports as Snow Hits Region
More than 100 flights have been canceled at Chicago’s major airports as a major winter storm hits the region, according to the Department of Aviation.
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More Than 100 Flights Canceled at Chicago Airports as Winter Storm Blankets Area
More than 100 flights have been canceled at Chicago’s major airports as a major winter storm hits the region, according to the Department of Aviation.
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Snowstorm Hits the Chicago Area
NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Pete Sack has a look at your Saturday night forecast as a winter storm hits the region.
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Monday Afternoon Forecast: Snow, Wintry Conditions on the Way
NBC 5’s Paul Deanno has the latest updates on the winter storm bearing down on the Chicago area.
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O'Hare, Midway Airports to Roll Out ‘Comprehensive' COVID-19 Testing Programs For Travelers, Staff
O’Hare and Midway International Airports will both deploy new coronavirus testing programs later this month, which the Chicago Department of Aviation calls the “most comprehensive airport testing option” in the United States. Both airports will house testing facilities administering two different types of coronavirus tests, with rapid antigen tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests available at both airports....
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DuPage County Opens New COVID-19 Testing Site in Response to Rising Numbers
As a response to rising coronavirus metrics and a need for testing, DuPage County health officials announced the department will open a second community-based testing site Monday.
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Chicago's Midway and O'Hare Airports to Set Up COVID-19 Testing Facilities
The Chicago Department of Aviation plans to establish COVID-19 testing for both travelers and employees at Midway and O’Hare international airports, the department announced. In a news release issued Friday, the CDA stated its seeking proposals from vendors who hope to provide testing services at both airports. The “successful bidder,” the department said, will be able to provide both...
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Air Traffic Control Tower at Midway Temporarily Closed After Technicians Test Positive for Coronavirus
Midway International Airport’s air traffic control tower has been temporarily closed after three FAA technicians at the airport tested positive for the novel coronavirus. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the air traffic control tower at the airport is “temporarily closing” while crews clean facilities. A ground stop has been ordered, according to the flight tracking website Flight Aware....
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Chicago-Area Food Pantries Face More Customers Amid School, Business Closures
Chicago-area food pantries are seeing more customers as schools close and more people need help feeding their families. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Luggage Carrier Runs Bag Over at Midway Airport, Causing it to ‘Explode'
A luggage carrier ran a bag over, causing it to “explode” Monday afternoon at Midway International Airport, Chicago police confirmed.
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Vehicles Stolen From Parking Lots Near Midway International Airport
At least four vehicles have been stolen recently from parking lots near Midway International Airport on the Southwest Side, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
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Travel Website: Midway Ranked as Worst Airport in America
A popular travel website has ranked Chicago’s Midway International Airport as the worst airport in the United States.
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Wind Gusts of Nearly 50 MPH Reported Around Chicago Area
It may be a sunny day across much of the Chicago-area, but high wind gusts have been reported throughout the area, causing downed tree limbs and chilly temperatures.