IDOT prepares to reopen a significant portion of Kennedy Expressway north of Addison Street, with upcoming overnight closures before returning to normal traffic patterns.

A Yellow Line train derailed at Howard station causing delays and evacuations on the Chicago Transit Authority network, but no injuries were reported.

Chicago's O'Hare Airport broke ground on a new concourse, set for completion in 2028. Despite the expansion, severe weather caused a ground stop, disrupting flights over the weekend.

Cook County has approved $8.27 million in infrastructure investments for 32 projects through the 2025 'Invest in Cook' program, which has funded $72.7 million in projects since 2017, benefiting transportation across the area.

Air Canada cancels flights in anticipation of a possible flight attendants' strike this weekend, with a 72-hour strike notice received from the union; customers are being notified and offered refunds.

Issues with automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) arise over privacy concerns and errors leading to wrongful confrontations, prompting debates on the balance between security and individual rights.

O'Hare International Airport has had its busiest June on record, with over 8 million travelers, indicating a rebound in travel and marking Chicago's role as a significant travel hub.

A technical glitch halted United Airlines flights to major hubs, causing over 1,000 delays and 40 cancellations. The issue, unrelated to cybersecurity, has since been resolved.

A semi crash on I-88 in the Chicago suburbs caused delays by scattering metal pipes across the highway, with cleanup underway and no injuries reported.

Major roadwork on Chicago's Near West Side has begun, closing Halsted Street at Chicago Avenue for 17 months for upgrades to the Chicago Avenue Bridge and Halsted Street Viaduct. Detours are in place.

A major crash involving two semis on I-80 near Morris, IL, closed westbound lanes and caused delays, with both drivers hospitalized. Cleanup is underway.

A freight train derailment in Aurora disrupted Metra BNSF service, leading to cancellations and advising commuters to seek alternative transportation.

The 2025 Chicago Air & Water Show, set for August 16-17, features the U.S. Army Parachute Team and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with civilian performers and vintage WWII aircraft.