NICTD plans to spend about $2.75 million to add gates, lights and bells at the Hegewisch South Shore station after the death of Grace Bentkowski. The work follows a diagnostic study and months of pressure from her family.

A Waymo-backed measure would greenlight autonomous-vehicle pilots in Illinois and could allow statewide robotaxi service after a three-year test, drawing both praise and fierce opposition.

An American Airlines jet at O'Hare struck a de‑icing truck during snowy conditions, delaying Flight 2121 while crews took the aircraft out of service for inspection.

A morning water main break in Dixmoor shut two schools and cut water to nearby homes as crews worked to repair the damaged line.

The NTSB's preliminary review found no flight‑control or engine anomalies in the Piper PA‑30 crash at DuPage Airport that killed two people.

Southwest Airlines is ending open seating and introducing assigned seats, aligning with other airlines and responding to customer preferences and investor pressure.

A Metra Milwaukee District West train struck a vehicle near Bartlett Monday, halting inbound and outbound service and triggering extensive commuter delays.

A minor Amtrak derailment early Monday blocked platforms at Chicago's Union Station, prompting Metra advisories and potential delays on BNSF and Southwest Service lines.

A House appropriations report included $1.1M to demolish Ivanhoe Elementary and $850K to expand a cargo apron at Gary/Chicago International Airport. Local leaders say the moves pair cleanup with cargo‑led growth.

Preliminary FAA data show O’Hare recorded 857,392 takeoffs and landings in 2025, pushing Chicago past Atlanta to lead the nation. The surge follows a record summer and new gates.

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.