Peoria Public Works crews are working in 12-hour shifts to keep main roads clear amid heavy snowfall, although neighborhood streets remain challenging for drivers, who are advised to travel with caution.

Santa Claus rides the CTA Holiday Train and Bus, bringing festive joy to Chicago commuters for the 34th year, with charity events and expanded routes included.

A single-engine plane slid off Brookeridge Airpark's runway and rolled into a Downers Grove backyard Friday; two people were taken to hospital and the NTSB was notified.

Chicago airports expect a record-breaking 2 million travelers for Thanksgiving, with O'Hare handling most. The travel surge reflects industry recovery, and passengers face long waits amidst weather-related challenges.

The Damen Green Line station reconnects the Near West Side with a glass‑fronted station, barged steel bridge and a public mosaic. Designers leaned on mass timber and natural ventilation to make the stop a civic anchor for nearby development.

Pace will run reduced service on Thanksgiving, switching more than 30 suburban routes to Sunday timetables and changing hours for shuttles in Rosemont and Schaumburg.

Illinois introduces digital IDs and driver's licenses for iPhone users, with plans to expand to other devices. The move is aimed at modernizing governance and simplifying transactions while maintaining security and privacy.

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train with live music and charity focus, and Metra's popular Holiday Train tickets go on sale, both bringing festive cheer to the Chicago area.

An overturned dump truck blocked outbound lanes of the Kennedy near Bryn Mawr, delaying drivers bound for O'Hare. Illinois State Police said no injuries were reported.

The FAA lifted restrictions on commercial flights that had been causing disruptions due to the government shutdown, allowing a return to regular schedules before Thanksgiving travel.

Metra BNSF railway faced disruptions in Chicago: a pedestrian was hit near Naperville and a truck hit a bridge at 21st Street and Kedzie Avenue. Service was temporarily halted but later resumed.

US air traffic controllers to receive back pay following a government shutdown, as flight delays and cancellations persist.

A multi-car rollover on DuSable Lake Shore Drive jammed Monday's morning commute on Chicago's South Side.