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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.

A man was arrested at Chicago’s Midway International Airport Sunday afternoon after breaching a security checkpoint, claiming he went to retrieve his cell phone, which he left on a plane upon arriving at the airport, federal authorities said. At approximately 2:02 p.m., the unidentified individual ran down an exit lane at the airport, alleging he left his phone on...

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...

CTA, Metra, and South Shore Line commuters can find information here on deep cleaning and spot cleaning practices over coronavirus concerns.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Cab service to and from O’Hare and Midway International Airports was temporarily halted Wednesday morning as cab drivers protested part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s budget proposal, which would allow ride-share services to pick up passengers at the airports for the first time.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the appointment of Ginger Evans, who oversaw airport construction projects in Washington, D.C., as the new aviation commissioner in Chicago.