Peoria city council approves joining an initiative to potentially bring river cruising back to the Illinois River, boosting both the ecosystem and the economy.

United Airlines partners with Spotify to enhance its in-flight entertainment options, allowing passengers to access playlists, audiobooks, and video podcasts on United's seatback screens.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Southwest Airlines, and others kicked off a $47 million renovation for Midway Airport's Runway 13C/31C, focusing on safety improvements and economic growth.

Chicago is enforcing speed limits with new cameras ticketing from June 1, with fines for drivers exceeding limits by 6-10 mph or more, as part of a safety and revenue initiative.

Chicago's Austin neighborhood unveils "Soul City West," an $8.7 million streetscape renovation aimed at improving pedestrian experience and local aesthetics.

A tree branch falling on CTA Yellow Line tracks near Dodge station caused morning delays and service suspension, which was resolved with shuttle buses until normal operations resumed.

A Metra train collided with an unoccupied truck on the Southwest Side, causing significant delays on the SouthWest Service line, with up to 55 minutes of wait time for commuters. No injuries were reported, and service slowly resumed.

A nationwide outage briefly affected U.S. passport verification in Illinois, but did not cause DMV delays due to a contingency plan. The cause was unclear.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker reported being detained by federal agents at O'Hare Airport and questioned about his political views; Homeland Security called the stop routine and lawful.

The Ventra app experienced a near four-hour outage affecting Metra riders, but service has been restored and Metra offered free rides during the disruption.

American Airlines is suing the city of Chicago, arguing that the early gate reallocation at O'Hare Airport unfairly favors United Airlines and violates their agreement.

The Illinois Gaming Board halted construction on the $1.7 billion Bally's Chicago casino due to the use of an unapproved, allegedly mob-affiliated waste hauler.

Southwest Airlines introduces new seating options and fare bundles, influenced by Elliott Management, offering varying amenities from assigned seating to baggage costs.