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.

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.