Midway

Authorities stopped a local man carrying a loaded gun from boarding a flight at Midway International Airport in Chicago Monday morning, according to a press release from the Transportation Security Administration. Officials said Chicago Police responded after a TSA officer detected a 9mm loaded handgun in a passenger’s carry-on bag at approximately 8 a.m. CPD immediately removed the man...

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The restaurant offerings at Chicago’s Midway Airport are undergoing a dramatic change, but as new eateries open their doors, some travelers are wondering why well-known brands like McDonald’s and Starbucks aren’t part of the mix.

Serious changes are underway at Midway Airport, and some travelers aren’t thrilled about the new food offerings at the airport. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the story. 

A nationwide U.S. Customs Border and Protection computer outage on Friday resulted in several-hour delays for international travelers, including at both Midway and O’Hare international airports.

Amidst hundreds of Chicago flight cancellations due to a snowstorm, a plane with about 129 passengers onboard flying in from Phoenix slid off O’Hare’s runway Saturday morning, according to CFD officials.

The snow is causing plenty of issues throughout the area, including at O’Hare, where a plane slid off the runway. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup and Patrick Fazio have more on the impact around the region. 

More than 1,100 Chicago flight cancellations have been reported due to a snowstorm as of Saturday afternoon.

Pete Sack has the latest forecast update as a winter storm barrels down on the Chicago area. 

As a winter storm approaches the Chicago-area, both local airports are already canceling hundreds of flights.

Pete Sack is tracking a winter storm heading for the Chicago area. 

Flights are being cancelled at Chicago airports and power outages have been reported as severe thunderstorms move through the Chicagoland area.

Showers and heavy wins raced through parts of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana late Saturday and early Sunday ahead of a cold front that will bring drier air to the region.

Cold weather and snow have led to the cancellation of over 100 flights at Chicago’s airports on Thursday.

It’s impossible to ignore these frigid temperatures for homeowners, who are dealing with burst pipes and fire hydrants leaking. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has more on the impact the cold is having. 

Anyone traveling to or from Chicago for Thanksgiving will finally be able to utilize rideshare services for drop-offs or pick-ups, according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

An amendment added to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s budget two days before City Council votes on it added a 2-cent fee for ride-share drivers, but it also gave them airport access. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.