Will Chicago privatize Midway Airport?

Dec. 21, 2012
Mayor's office has taken a step towards leasing Midway Airport. Emanuel says it will be different from Daley's failed deal in 2008. But the city can expect pushback from Chicagoans wary of privatization deals.

Janitors lose O’Hare job battle

Dec. 14, 2012
Hundreds of unionized janitors at O’Hare International Airport lost their jobs in a contentious contract deal.

Strong winds delay Chicago flights

Oct. 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy has stranded many Chicago travelers again today.Most flights heading to the Northeast coast are still canceled as airports deal with the aftermath of the storm system.The Chicago Department of Aviation said about 325 flights out of O’Hare and 75 at Midway were canceled Tuesday.

$153 million airport expansion under way in Gary

May. 25, 2011
On Wednesday, officials in Gary, Indiana break ground on a $153 million expansion of its airport. Extending one runway by nearly 2,000 feet will allow larger planes to land at the airport.

Mayor Daley's final push for O'Hare expansion

Apr. 18, 2011
His days in office are winding down but Mayor Daley continues to push his plans for O’Hare International Airport. A recent trip to China reignited his ideas for a high speed train to take commuters from the airport to the city.

iPads now being used as menus

Jan. 3, 2011
An upscale downtown Chicago steakhouse is just one eatery across the country putting menus on iPads.Chicago Cut steakhouse has invested in 40 iPads at about $700 each to showcase its wine menu.

Cargo plane, United flight hit at O'Hare gate

Dec. 5, 2010
A United Airlines spokesman said the wing of a cargo plane clipped the tail of a United Express jet at O'Hare International Airport, but no one was hurt.      United spokesman Rahsaan Johnson told the Chicago Tribune that the United flight was pulling into the gate about 9:1

Protests not a big deal at O'Hare

Nov. 24, 2010
Early reports indicated a relatively smooth day of holiday travel in the Chicago area.There were no significant delays through early afternoon at either of Chicago's airports, despite warnings of delays caused by people determined to opt-out of body scans.Jel Stewart is an interactive marketing spec

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