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Record Thanksgiving travel rush off to a smooth start despite snowy forecast
Nov 22, 2023 2:46 PM - The late crush of holiday travelers picked up steam Wednesday, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights and millions more planning to drive or take the train to Thanksgiving celebrations.\
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Thanksgiving travel outlook: Lower gas prices, busy Wednesday on toll roadsNov 21, 2023 5:27 PM - After months of punishing gas prices, Thanksgiving road trippers are getting a break and it could continue, AAA predicted.
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1.65 million passengers expected at Chicago airports during Thanksgiving seasonNov 20, 2023 5:25 PM - It's go time at O'Hare and Midway. Here's info on the busiest day of the Thanksgiving holiday and TSA tips. Hint: No to gravy in your carry-on.
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'The heart and soul of our city': Art display greets travelers at O'Hare's Terminal 5Nov 17, 2023 5:30 AM - Stunning new artwork now greets weary travelers as they make their way down the long arrival corridor toward customs at O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5.
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How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight
Oct 25, 2023 10:20 AM - The attempt by an off-duty pilot to shut down the engines of a U.S. airliner in midflight highlights the threat that insiders pose to aviation safety with their ability to go where passengers are prohibited.
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To speed up boarding, United Airlines starts seating passengers with window seats first in economy
Oct 18, 2023 11:14 AM - The airline said in an internal memo that it will implement the plan on Oct. 26. The plan, known as WILMA, for window, middle and aisle, was tested at four domestic locations and one hub. United said that it's shown to save up to two minutes of boarding time.
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Arriving now at Terminal 5: new art installationsOct 5, 2023 6:17 AM - Terminal 5 at O'Hare International Airport will be graced by a series of new art installations this month.
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McHenry County College offers study abroad programs, scholarshipsOct 4, 2023 12:02 PM - McHenry County College is part of a consortium offering study abroad programs in Austria, Costa Rica, England, Ireland, Spain and France.
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Casino at Medinah Temple will 'secure Chicago's fiscally strong and vibrant future,' mayor says
Oct 3, 2023 3:42 PM - Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday invited gamblers in Chicago and beyond to come to the table at the city's first legal casino.
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United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation
Sep 28, 2023 3:26 PM - United and the Transportation Department said Thursday that the airline will add a filter to the booking tool on its website to help consumers find flights on which the plane can more easily accommodate their wheelchairs. The cargo doors on some planes are too small to easily get a motorized wheelchair in the belly of the plane.
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