Tag Archives: Mayor Brandon Johnson

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Opens New Multi-Level Parking Garage as Part of Major Terminal 5 Modernization Effort

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Garage offers approximately 1,700 parking spaces with convenient options for travelers and features real-time parking space availability information (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation has inaugurated a new six-story parking garage at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 5, more than doubling parking capacity for the terminal as part of a larger modernization effort under Mayor… Read the full press release

Chicago Unveils Design for Satellite Concourse 1 as Part of O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan

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City Reveals Renderings for Satellite Concourse 1, Designed by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Design Team, as the First Phase of the O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan (IN SHORT) Mayor Brandon Johnson introduces the design for Satellite Concourse 1, the inaugural phase of the O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan, aimed at modernizing and expanding Chicago’s… Read the full press release

New Concessions Bring Culinary and Retail Diversity to O’Hare International Airport

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Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys and Hudson Nonstop are Now Open (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and its concessions partners have inaugurated three new establishments in O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3: Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys, and Hudson Nonstop. These additions offer travelers diverse dining and shopping experiences, aligning with Chicago’s vibrant culture and… Read the full press release

ITA Airways Launches Direct Route Connecting Chicago and Rome

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O’Hare is serving its largest number of Italian destinations ever in 2024 amid an increase in international air service this summer (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) collaborated with ITA Airways and the Consul General of Italy in Chicago to celebrate the inauguration of ITA Airways’ new nonstop flight service from O’Hare International… Read the full press release

Chicago Blues Festival 2024: A Celebration of Blues Legends and Chicago’s Musical Heritage

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Additional Headliners Include Shemekia Copeland, Mr. Sipp, Southern Avenue, and Centennial Tributes to Jimmy Rogers,  Dinah Washington, and Otis Spann Citywide Recognition to Celebrate Living Legend Buddy Guy’s Chicago Roots and Legacy Ahead of Retirement (IN SHORT) The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have announced the lineup… Read the full press release

Chicago Airports Implement Narcan Program to Combat Opioid Overdoses

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Nasal spray to be used for travelers and others experiencing opioid overdoses (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) launches a new initiative to address the opioid epidemic by distributing Narcan, an overdose medication, at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The program places Narcan inside Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets across both airports’ pre-and… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation and City Colleges Host Aviation Job Fair to Connect Jobseekers with Career Opportunities in the Industry

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The Jan. 31 event will connect jobseekers with aviation professionals and industry-leading companies (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and City Colleges of Chicago are partnering to host an Aviation Job Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Olive-Harvey College. The fair, open to individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels, aims to connect… Read the full press release

Chicago Airports Ready for a Merry Holiday Travel Season with Helpful Tips

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(IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is gearing up to welcome an estimated 3.4 million passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports during the holiday season, running from December 20 to January 2, according to projections from airlines. O’Hare expects a 4.6% increase in passengers compared to the same period in 2022, with… Read the full press release

Midway International Airport to Introduce Its First Lounge in 2024, Enhancing Traveler Experience

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‘The Club MDW’ Will Offer Expanded Amenities and Additional Places to Work, Relax for Travelers Aboard All Carriers CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time in the airport’s 95-year history, Midway International Airport will offer a lounge to its customers starting in 2024, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department… Read the full press release

Direct Hong Kong-Chicago Air Service Resumes, Boosting Transpacific Travel

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Thrice-Weekly Flight Between Two Global Cities Launches Oct. 3 CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Direct air service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will resume next week, marking a pivotal step in the ongoing revitalization of the transpacific air service market at the world’s second busiest… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport Wins Fourth Consecutive ‘Favorite Airport Dining’ Award in Trazee Awards

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Chicago, IL, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that O’Hare International Airport was named “Favorite Airport Dining” for the fourth consecutive year in the ninth annual Trazee Awards from trazeetravel.com, a division of Global Traveler written for and by travelers age 25-40. “On behalf of… Read the full press release

City Colleges of Chicago and CDA Launch Free Aviation Career Prep Course for Students and Professionals

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There are many career opportunities in the aviation sector that don’t involve flying, from operations and sales to management positions CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — City Colleges of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), announced today a new collaboration that will offer a free Continuing Education course through… Read the full press release

Contour Airlines Expands Operations with New Service from O’Hare International Airport to Three Midwest Destinations

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Tennessee-Based Carrier to Fly From O’Hare For First Time With Service to Marion, IL (MWA), Kirksville, MO (IRK) and Owensboro, KY (OWB) Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Contour Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced that the regional carrier will launch new daily service next month from O’Hare International Airport… Read the full press release

Mellon Foundation Grants $6.8 Million to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Community-Generated Installations

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Transformative Grant to Support Chicago Monuments Project and Citywide Community-Generated Commemorative Initiatives and Installations Chicago, IL, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mellon Foundation announced a grant of $6.8 million to The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to support the Chicago Monuments Project (CMP) and citywide community-generated commemorative… Read the full press release