O'Hare Airport

A frightening emergency landing took place at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Monday when hail cracked the windshield of a United plane shortly after takeoff. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Southwest Arlines plans to offer flights out of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport next year, the airline announced Monday.

The 15 French Bulldog puppies rescued at a cargo facility near O’Hare International Airport last month will be placed in foster homes in late October before being put up for adoption. After quarantining until Oct. 22, the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue said they will place the puppies in foster homes to receive further care and treatment before they can find…

A group of French bulldogs rescued from a warehouse at O’Hare Airport were supposed to be returned Monday and flown back to Jordan. But the dogs were discovered in horrible shape, and some now want to keep them here. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.

A Chicago animal rescue group is refusing to turn over for deportation 15 French Bulldog puppies that were found covered in feces and urine at a cargo facility near O’Hare International Airport last month.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is working with a Chicago animal rescue group in hope of stopping the deportation of 15 French Bulldog puppies that were found covered in feces and urine at a cargo facility near O’Hare International Airport last month. Chicago police said officers were dispatched to an animal abuse incident on Aug. 31 and found the puppies locked…

They survived difficult conditions, but one Chicago shelter is now fighting to keep 17 french bulldogs in the U.S. following their rescue at O’Hare Airport. Chris Coffey reports.

The fate of 15 French Bulldog puppies hangs in the balance after police found them covered in feces and urine and without food and water at a cargo facility near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Chicago police said officers were dispatched to an animal abuse incident on Aug. 31 and found the puppies locked in small cages, with one of the…

An international shipment of German Shepherds was allegedly neglected by a cargo handler at O’Hare Airport, causing one of them to die, after a paperwork issue left them stranded in a warehouse for three days. Seventeen other dogs caged without food or water were rescued Monday afternoon after an anonymous tipster told police the dogs were left in an...

Two firearms were found within a span of two hours at Chicago O’Hare International Airport security check points Wednesday morning, according to a press release from the Transportation Security Administration. At 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday, TSA officers detected a loaded 9mm firearm with 14 rounds of ammunition in a passenger’s carry-on bag, according to the release. Less than two...

OK, Chicago — first the good news: You’re number one. New numbers from the FAA show that in the first half of this year, in terms of takeoffs and landings, O’Hare International Airport beat its closest competitor, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, by about 10,000 operations. Now the bad news: Those same numbers show the shocking downturn the U.S. airline industry has...

Federal officers have seized 450 fake iPhone cases during an inspection at a facility at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The counterfeit cases were in a package that originated from Hong Kong and were headed to an Amazon facility in Joliet, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The cases are described as being of poor quality and design. Authorities...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport seized Chinese medications on Tuesday, which falsely claim to improve COVID-19 symptoms. Officials confiscated three parcels of Lianhua Qingwen Jiaonang, a Chinese medication falsely advertising to treat the coronavirus. Each parcel contained 9,600 capsules for a total of 28,000. The domestic cost of the medication equates to $28,797. Though…

While many area residents are stuck at home, a couple who recently moved back to the Chicago-area is struggling to find one, as they say they’ve been living at O’Hare International Airport and on CTA Blue Line trains. The couple, Linda Benavides and her husband Manuel, say they’ve been living at O’Hare since April 16. They had moved to...

United Airlines made a major announcement Monday night after passengers and doctors expressed frustration about seemingly crowded flights. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports.

After photos of crowded flights went viral, a major airline has announced changes to help customers maintain social distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Images of packed flights during the coronavirus pandemic are drawing criticism as airlines say they’re taking precautions. Ethan Weiss, a doctor from San Francisco, tweeted a picture showing doctors, nurses and medical staff returning to the West Coast on a United flight Saturday after caring for coronavirus patients in New York.  The flight was provided for free by Chicago-based...

After travel heavily ceased to limit the spread of COVID-19, hundreds are now returning to airports causing concern. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.

A shipment of 35 counterfeit NFL Championship rings from China was seized on April 27 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O’Hare’s International Mail Facility, the agency said Monday. The package contained fake Super Bowl rings for the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed her concerns and disappointment Sunday regarding the “exceedingly long lines” and several hours’ waits reported at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Saturday night due to enhanced coronavirus screenings.