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First Boeing 787 Makes Flight Since Grounding Over Battery Problems
A Boeing 787 operated by Ethiopian Airlines flew from Ethiopia to Kenya’s capital Saturday, the first commercial flight since air safety authorities grounded the Dreamliners after incidents with smoldering batteries on two different planes in January.
2 Investigators: Questions Surround Man’s Death On Airplane
A Chicago man onboard a spirit airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago this past Monday died and 2 investigator Pam Zekman has learned there are questions about emergency training for staff and medical equipment on board that plane.
Chicago Man Dies Aboard O’Hare-Bound Plane
Christopher Allen, of the 3500 block of West Jackson Boulevard, was taken to Resurrection Medical Center after he was found unresponsive aboard the the Spirit Airlines flight.
When Is The Best Time To Get The Cheapest Flights? Experts Crunch The Data
CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reviews the specially conducted research.
Cantankerous Critic: Denzel Soars In ‘Flight,’ Despite Leaden Elements
CBS 2′s Michael Walters is mostly up on “Flight,” thanks to the usual strong effort by Denzel Washington as a self-sabotaging airline pilot.
Blago’s Chicago-To-Denver Flight: Autographs, Jokes, A Few Silent Moments
Rod Blagojevich’s cross-country journey to federal prison Thursday was one of the most scrutinized trips in recent memory for a public figure. CBS 2 was there.
Plane To Chicago Delayed In Dallas After Struggle With Flight Attendant
Passengers say the flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2332 showed early signs of erratic behavior. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
United Flight Returns To O’Hare After Bird Strike
A United airlines flight was forced to return to O’Hare International Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday afternoon, after striking one or more birds.
Chicago-Bound Flight Returns To Phoenix After Smoke Reported
An American Airlines flight headed to Chicago was forced to return to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after the pilot reported light smoke in the cabin.
Man Subdued After Disrupting Flight To Chicago
Two flights to and from Chicago were disrupted by unruly passengers in a period of 24 hours this weekend.
AA Flight Diverted Into O’Hare Due To Passenger
A Paris-bound American Airlines flight from Dallas had an unexpected stop at O’Hare after an unruly passenger prompted the pilots to make an unscheduled landing.
Flight To O’Hare Makes Emergency Landing In Dayton, Ohio
A plane headed for Chicago made an emergency landing in Dayton, Ohio, Friday morning, and two passengers were taken to the hospital.
Whooping Cranes To Fly Through Chicago Area
Endangered whooping cranes may soon be flying through the Chicago region as they migrate from Florida to their home turf in central Wisconsin.
United Jet From O’Hare Skids Off Runway In Ohio
A United Express plane flying from O’Hare International Airport skidded off the runway as it landed in Ohio early this morning.
Most Popular News
- Divers Pull Body From Lake Michigan On South SideA young man's body has been pulled from Lake Michigan, not far from where a missing University of Chicago student is believed to have been when he vanished during last week's thunderstorms.376
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.696
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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