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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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A Southwest Airlines jet arrives at Midway Airport. The airline canceled 186 flights at Midway on Sunday, and as of 6 p.m. delays were up to two hours.
Transportation
At Midway Airport, echoes of 2022 as nearly 200 flights are delayed, travelers’ nerves jangled
Midway had 195 canceled flights Sunday. For some, it was a reminder of last year’s travel jam that was blamed on bad weather, and Southwest’s technology and staffing issues.
By Kaitlin Washburn and Violet Miller
 
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Crime
Off-duty sheriff’s officer shot in traffic on Southwest Side
The Cook County Sheriff’s officer was shot multiple times Wednesday night in the 4700 block of West 47th Street. The officer’s condition was serious to critical, fire officials said.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
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Crime
Former Southwest Airlines customer service agent at Midway Airport charged with selling vouchers
Federal prosecutors accuse DaJuan Martin of making and selling nearly $1.9 million in travel vouchers using phony names. He allegedly sold them at less than face value.
By Associated Press
 
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Weather
Tornado touches down in Kendall, Kane counties, meteorologists confirm
The tornado downed trees, snapped a power pole and damaged a barn’s roof, according to the National Weather Service.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
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U.S. Census
Chicago’s Latino population spreads out, Census shows
Latinos are the second largest racial group in the city of Chicago, in Cook County, and in the State of Illinois.
By Jackie Serrato
 
Brittany Jordan, 30, from the South Side, sits at the baggage claim at Midway International Airport after returning from a trip to Tucson, Arizona on Monday, July 6, 2020. Jordan said she plans on staying at home for two weeks, per Chicago’s new travel order.
City Hall
New Chicago quarantine order kicks in for travelers from states with skyrocketing COVID cases
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city will rely on self-compliance with her travel order, which is being publicized with a “marketing campaign” at O’Hare and Midway, billboards along highways and posters on CTA trains.
By Clare Spaulding
 
The Midway Airport rental car facility, 5150 W. 55th St.
The Watchdogs
Ed Burke just got $1.9M in tax refunds, interest for car rental agencies at Midway Airport
It’s another eye-opening instance of the indicted Chicago alderman mixing his law firm’s business with city business. And it resulted from big errors by former Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios.
By Tim Novak
 
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Editorials
ENDORSEMENT: Silvana Tabares for 23rd Ward alderman
Silvana Tabares understands the importance of two ward-specific issues: revitalizing Cicero Avenue near Midway and the soundproofing of nearby homes.
By CST Editorial Board
 
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Business
Southwest Airlines to revise its service animal policy
The policy changes are scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 17.
By Sun-Times staff
 
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News
Woman missing since October could be near Midway Airport: police
Rachel Tompkins, 45, was last seen Oct. 15, police said. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call 911.
By Nader Issa
 
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News
One good muskie does it: Young Chicagoans take Spring Classic at Eagle River
Joe Perepechko and Santo Munizzi made the most of one muskie in winning the Spring Classic at Eagle River in northern Wisconsin.
By Dale Bowman
 
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The Watchdogs
Cost of O’Hare, Midway asphalt deal soars as City Hall keeps extending contract
THE WATCHDOGS: Emanuel administration’s no-bid extensions for O’Hare, Midway asphalt work have added $20 million to $16.7 million deal.
By Robert Herguth
 
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News
On its 125th birthday, what’s left from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition?
The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition — the World’s Fair that gave Chicago one of the stars on the city flag — kicked off 125 years ago Tuesday.
By Tanveer Ali
 
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News
Chicago airports now offering free wireless internet
O’Hare and Midway international airports are now offering free Wi-Fi service with streaming capability to all travelers.
By Tom Schuba
 
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News
One last sniff for Lacy, a bomb-detecting dog at Midway Airport
Lacy the dog is retiring from bomb sniffing after an eight-year career. Tuesday, she got to come back for one last ceremonial sniff.
By Mitch Dudek
 
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News
Nearly 450 homes have sound insulation windows that stink, city officials say
Approximately 55 percent of all homes investigated by crews working for the city tested positive for the smelly sound-insulation windows.
By Heather Cherone | For the Sun-Times
 
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McCarthy proposes O’Hare Airport casino
By Fran Spielman
 
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News
Man charged with trying to bring loaded gun onto plane at Midway
An Indiana man was charged with trying to board a plane with a loaded gun Monday at Midway International Airport.
By Luke Wilusz
 
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News
Burke wants to rein in ‘comfort animals’ on flights; parking crackdown sought
Burke said lax rules have allowed passengers to board with “turkeys, gliding possums, snakes and spiders,” claiming they need the emotional support.
By Fran Spielman
 
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News
Southwest resuming normal service at Midway after hundreds of cancellations
Southwest was resuming normal operations at Midway after more than 200 flights were canceled due to a lack of the product used to de-ice planes.
By Sun-Times Wire
 
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