O'Hare International Airport

After years of planning, western access to O’Hare International Airport is starting to be measured in cement.

Nearly 4.1 million Illinoisans will be hurtling down the highway or charging into the airport between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2 — an increase of 63,275 from last year, AAA reports.

The patience of Memorial Day weekend travelers was tested Thursday by widespread delays across the country, but there were relatively few canceled flights, raising hopes that airlines can handle bigger crowds expected Friday

As Southwest Airlines waits for more planes from Boeing, the airline is scaling back O’Hare International Airport flights by about 40% this summer.

Negotiations between Chicago and airlines about a seismic redo at O’Hare International Airport are back on track, Illinois’ two senators said Monday at a groundbreaking for Terminal 3 renovations.

Traffic into O’Hare International Airport began returning to normal Monday morning after protests snarled commutes on westbound I-190.

In the wake of a group of students being transported to Wauconda Middle School by an unlicensed bus driver, the company’s owner has been cited for allowing the employee to make trips, Lake County officials said Saturday.

Prioritizing construction of a new Global Terminal at O’Hare could be the cure to disagreements over an $8.5 billion redesign between the city and airlines.

A Milwaukee man who was driving a bus with 50 juveniles headed for Wauconda Middle School after a school trip early Thursday was issued several citations including not having a valid commercial driver’s license, police said.

The convergence of spring break and Holy Week means packed terminals at O’Hare and Midway international airports, the Chicago Department of Aviation reports.

Chicago secured $40 million in federal aid to spruce up O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3 Thursday, just weeks before construction kicks off.

Illinois’ two senators are seeking a meeting with United and American airlines to smooth turbulence over Chicago’s massive terminal project at O’Hare International Airport.

A major remodel at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3 will kick off soon, Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee said.

At least 11 tornadoes touched down in northern Illinois this week, part of a storm system that swept across the region, downing trees and power lines and damaging homes and businesses, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday.

The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges, airports, rail lines and other infrastructure.

Whether it’s concerns about topics such as crime, economic development or public transit, or even the future home of the Chicago Bears, residents across northern Illinois are keeping an eye on this race.

Whether it’s concerns about topics such as crime, economic development or public transit, residents and officials across northern Illinois are keeping an eye on how Chicago’s next mayor might impact the greater region,

A winter storm moving into the area is expected to bring less snow than initially forecast, but more than 300 flights have been canceled at Chicago's two major airports.

The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting a ground stop on flights across the U.S. following a computer outage early Wednesday

Property transfers for Whiteside, Lee and Ogle counties filed Dec 23-30

Hundreds of flights have already been canceled at O’Hare and Midway airports, and more cancellations are expected throughout the day, as the area braces for a severe winter storm expected to bring blizzard-like conditions.

Midway’s heaviest day will be Tuesday, Dec. 27, with a 26% spike in passengers over the this holiday season compared to 2021. O’Hare will see a 4.7% passenger increase over last year.

And not only the nation's busiest airport, but the region's highways will be a crucial conduit in the supply chain involving billions of COVID-19 vaccines headed to Chicago, the suburbs and across the country.