A D.C.–to–San Francisco United flight was diverted to O'Hare Monday after a disruptive passenger was removed; the FBI and local police responded. Fellow travelers were rebooked onto an early-morning flight.

O'Hare Airport faces delays due to an equipment issue caused by a burst water pipe in the control tower, with average wait times around 82 minutes. Repair efforts are ongoing.

ComEd filed a new $15.3 billion grid plan for 2028–2031 to beef up poles, substations and meters so the system can handle more EVs, data centers and solar while adding only a few dollars to monthly bills.

A CTA bus slid on ice and struck a building in Fulton Market during the morning commute; officials say no injuries were reported.

United flight attendants picketed outside Willis Tower in Chicago Thursday, pressing for higher pay, scheduling changes and to block a new preferential bidding system. The action reflects months of stalled bargaining.

A leak on a 36-inch transmission main under Solfisburg Park prompted an emergency repair plan; city officials expect lining work this winter. Repairs are estimated in the hundreds of thousands.

CDOT says repairs on the State Street Bridge should finish late February, with bridge trials to follow in early March. Detours and CTA reroutes remain in place.

Chicago has asked firms whether they'd pay to brand parking lots, shuttles and EV chargers at O'Hare and Midway as the airports expand and budgets tighten.

Bensenville-based STG Logistics has filed Chapter 11 with a plan to cut roughly 91% of its debt and secure $150M while continuing operations.

Village leaders and Pace are negotiating to restore Niles’ free in‑town shuttle after months of suspended service that disrupted local trips. Officials say insurance and operating costs remain the sticking points.

A hazmat response at Oak Park's Metra station briefly halted UP‑W and Green Line service Wednesday; tests later showed the substance was harmless.

The State and Lake CTA station in Chicago is closing for a three-year reconstruction. The project will include a new design and ADA-compliant features, prompting detours for commuters.

Illinois' Starved Rock State Park receives an $18M upgrade, while the Great American Rail-Trail project progresses with new funding and segments nearing 56% completion.