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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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Man Breaches Security at Midway Airport, Claiming He Left Phone on Plane
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...
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TSA Stops Man Carrying Loaded Gun From Boarding Flight at 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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How Chicago-Area Transit Agencies Are Cleaning Train Cars
CTA, Metra, and South Shore Line commuters can find information here on deep cleaning and spot cleaning practices over coronavirus concerns.
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Midway's Focus on Local Food Offerings Gets Mixed Reviews
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.
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Midway Food Offerings Get Mixed Reviews From Travelers
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.
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Delays at Chicago Airports Following Customs Computer Issue
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.
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Take a Sneak Peek at Stunning New Ice Castles in Lake Geneva
The stunning, internally-lit life-size castles, made by hand each winter by a Utah-based sculptor and his team, are slated to open in Lake Geneva at the end of December.
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More Than 1,100 Flights Canceled at Chicago Airports as Storm Continues
More than 1,100 Chicago flight cancellations have been reported due to a snowstorm as of Saturday afternoon.
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Chicago-Bound United Plane Slides Off O'Hare's Runway
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.
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Hundreds of Flights Already Canceled at Chicago Airports as Storm Approaches
As a winter storm approaches the Chicago-area, both local airports are already canceling hundreds of flights.
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Construction Begins on Massive Ice Castles in Lake Geneva
The stunning, internally-lit life-size castles, made by hand each winter by a Utah-based sculptor and his team, are slated to open in Lake Geneva at the end of December.
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Record Number of 4th of July Travelers Expected at Chicago Airports
The Chicago Department of Aviation is expecting record numbers of travellers to go through Midway and O’Hare Airports over the Fourth of July holiday.
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Flights Cancelled, Power Outages Reported After Severe Storms
Flights are being cancelled at Chicago airports and power outages have been reported as severe thunderstorms move through the Chicagoland area.
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Strong Winds Hammer Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana
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.
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Weather Causing Flight Delays, Cancellations at Chicago Airports
Cold weather and snow have led to the cancellation of over 100 flights at Chicago’s airports on Thursday.
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Mayor Says Rideshare Services Will Get Airport Access by Thanksgiving
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.
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Cab Service Halted at O'Hare, Midway in Protest of Emaneul's Budget
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.
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DC Airport Official Named Chicago Aviation Commissioner
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.