Travel
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O’Hare ‘seesaw’: Chicago adds gates for American Airlines, reduces some United slotsJun 08, 2026 7:07 pm - United Airlines says the change is what it expected, while American Airlines promises more service as O’Hare rivalry continues.
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Tens of thousands are making annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan's garden
Jun 02, 2026 4:14 pm - The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor anticipates 100,000 visitors will visit its W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden this spring.
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Kids flying solo: How to manage flights for unaccompanied minorsMay 28, 2026 10:48 am - Sending my grandsons home after a summer visit meant they would fly alone. When families spread out between far-flung destinations, it’s an option parents use to keep kids connected to the other adults in their lives.
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Every spring, 13M wildflowers give this preserve a jolt of natural beauty
May 19, 2026 5:04 pm - The G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area in Virginia, about 62 miles west of Washington, includes one of the largest great white trillium stands in the world - about 13 million across two square miles of woods.
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Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
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To eat or not to eat: The great Airbnb leftover food debate
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Fuel, airfare angst takes a bite out of Memorial Day holiday getaways for IllinoisansMay 11, 2026 5:50 pm - How much is gas in Michigan? Here’s that info and more if you’re escaping for summer’s first long weekend.
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What Spirit Airlines’ implosion means for O’Hare and who’s offering rescue faresMay 05, 2026 11:02 am - "A one-two punch doomed Spirit: a relatively soft domestic travel market coupled with sky-high fuel prices,“ aviation expert and DePaul University Professor Joseph Schwieterman said.
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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO saysMay 03, 2026 3:38 pm - CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others, the Worl...
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In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summer
Apr 29, 2026 11:21 am - From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.