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Person Opened Emergency Exit of Moving Plane at O'Hare, Slid Down Wing: Police
A person was arrested after opening an emergency exit of a plane on the runway at O’Hare International Airport and sliding down the wing early Thursday, police said.
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O'Hare Airport ‘People Mover' Passenger Trains Return to 24-Hour Service
The trains had opened with partial service in November after several years of construction.
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O'Hare Ranks as World's Fourth-Busiest Airport, According to New Report
A new list has ranked the world’s top 10 busiest airports during the course of 2021, and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is near the top.
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Plan to Add Touchless Food, Retail Options at O'Hare Airport
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is adding more options for travelers searching for food, travel supplies or a quiet place to work, all set up to allow for “touchless” 24/7 purchases
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$552K of Counterfeit Gucci, Chanel Items Found in Chicago Passengers' Luggage: CBP
At least $552,000 worth of counterfeit design apparel was seized in March by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from two passengers returning to Chicago from Turkey, the federal agency said. According to a statement from the agency, more than 550 counterfeit items were seized from the passengers’ seven large duffel bags including brands like Adidas, Burberry, Chanel, Gucci and…
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Fire at O'Hare Airport Prompts Large Crowds Amid COVID Travel Concerns
A fire at O’Hare prompted large crowds moving through Chicago’s international airport amid continued concerns over traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Plane With Gear Issue Lands at O'Hare; No Injuries
No one was injured Friday after a plane with an apparent landing gear issue landed at O’Hare International Airport.
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‘Serial Stowaway' Marilyn Hartman Discovered Back At O'Hare Airport
So-called “serial stowaway” Marilyn Hartman, who claims to have hopped aboard dozens of flights and has confounded law enforcement in multiple cities, was arrested Tuesday afternoon at O’Hare airport.
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Tire Falls off Small Plane and Into Neighborhood Near O'Hare
A tire fell off a small aircraft shortly before the plane’s arrival at O’Hare International Airport Thursday evening and ended up in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports
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Worker Crushed to Death By Airplane Equipment at O'Hare Airport
A 35-year-old Des Plaines man died after being crushed by airplane equipment Sunday afternoon at O’Hare International Airport.
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Travelers Concerned About Long Lines at O'Hare
Even after the CDC recommended that Americans not travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, fliers said lines at O’Hare Airport in Chicago were reminiscent of pre-coronavirus pandemic travel. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.
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450 Fake iPhone Cases Found During Inspection
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...
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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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Should You Get Travel Insurance Amid Coronavirus Concerns?
Many travelers are left questioning whether or not they should travel after fears of the coronavirus hijacked headlines. At the normally bustling O’Hare International Terminal Tuesday, some travelers said they considered canceling their trips, while others said they didn’t think twice. Many of the travelers headed out of town Tuesday booked their trips well before COVID-19 became a worldwide...
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Tweet of ‘Boardroom Suite' at O'Hare-Area Hotel Captures Attention on Social Media
A man whose flight was canceled at O’Hare International Airport amid the weekend winter storm captured attention on social media for showing a photo of an apparent “boardroom suite” at a hotel near the airport.
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Fliers at Chicago Airports Brace For Winter Storm
Some fliers at Chicago airports on Friday changed their plans ahead of a weekend winter storm. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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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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Over 700 Flights Canceled at Chicago Airports
Over 700 flights have been canceled at Chicago’s airports as a wintry blast of weather begins to hit the region.
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70-Year-Old Woman Killed After Car Struck by CTA Train
A 70-year-old woman is dead and three other people were injured Tuesday night after a car ended up on the CTA Blue Line tracks and was struck by a train, police said.