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.

FAA staffing shortages due to a government shutdown caused travel disruptions and a temporary ground stop at O'Hare International Airport, with over 900 flights canceled nationwide.

Chicago's iconic bridges require urgent repairs, causing widespread closures and traffic congestion, frustrating drivers and prompting criticisms of the city's planning.

Multiple school buses collided on Chicago’s South Side Friday; at least 30 students were taken to hospitals and officials described injuries as non-life-threatening.

Illinois lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion transit funding bill, increasing sales taxes and tolls to fill a budget gap and finance infrastructure projects.

TSA agents at O'Hare Airport receive free meals from AFGE Local 777 during the shutdown. Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport sets up a food shelf, echoing prior aid from 2019, as federal employees face pay losses.

The Cook County Board has approved funding for transportation projects enhancing connectivity and safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, including a new bridge in Burnham and infrastructure overhauls in Chicago and Maywood.

Chicago's CTA Loop trains will stop this weekend due to track maintenance. Shuttle buses will replace the Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink lines from 4 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Monday.

A vehicle collision with a bridge in Chicago's Little Village caused delays for BNSF trains, affecting inbound and outbound services. Metra reported schedule changes; trains resumed at restricted speeds.

A barge striking a bridge caused a temporary halt of South Shore Line train service, affecting commuters during rush hour, but the service resumed after about an hour's delay when it was confirmed that the train route was not impacted.

Federal immigration agents conducted a second raid at O’Hare Airport's rideshare area in October, detaining 11 people and raising questions about Chicago's sanctuary policies.

Two United Airlines planes clipped wings at Chicago's O'Hare Airport; Flight 2652 from Wyoming hit a parked plane. No injuries were reported as passengers deplaned normally. Causes are under investigation.