In this Nov. 21, 2017, file photo, passengers walk in Terminal 3 at O'Hare airport in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) CHICAGO — Officials say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport thwarted a man’s attempt to import several pounds of African rat meat. Customs spokesman Steve Bansbach said Tuesday that the man declared the 32 pounds of meat on June 26 when his flight arrived from the Ivory Coast. The meat was confiscated and destroyed. Bansbach says the man did not face a fine and continued on his journey because he was forthcoming about what he was bringing into the country. He says customs officials prohibit the entry of African meats to prevent the spread of African swine fever. The Department of Agriculture says the highly contagious and deadly viral disease affects domestic and wild pigs and is not a threat to humans. The department says it has never been found in the U.S. … [Read more...] about 32 pounds of African rat meat seized at Chicago’s O’Hare airport
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U.S. customs agents seize rat meat at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
Associated Press Published 8:50 AM EDT Jul 3, 2019 Chicago – Officials say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport thwarted a man’s attempt to import several pounds of African rat meat. Customs spokesman Steve Bansbach said Tuesday that the man declared the 32 pounds of meat on June 26 when his flight arrived from the Ivory Coast. The meat was confiscated and destroyed. Bansbach says the man did not face a fine and continued on his journey because he was forthcoming about what he was bringing into the country. He says customs officials prohibit the entry of African meats to prevent the spread of African swine fever. The Department of Agriculture says the highly contagious and deadly viral disease affects domestic and wild pigs and is not a threat to humans. The department says it has never been found in the U.S. … [Read more...] about U.S. customs agents seize rat meat at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport
FAA: Chicago’s O’Hare airport busiest in US in 2018
Updated 2:04 pm CST, Monday, February 4, 2019 FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2015, file photo, ground traffic is seen from the control tower at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. O'Hare International Airport was the busiest airport in the U.S. last year, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for the first time in four years, according to data released Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, by the Federal Aviation Administration. less FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2015, file photo, ground traffic is seen from the control tower at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. O'Hare International Airport was the busiest airport in the U.S. last year, ... more Photo: M. Spencer Green, AP Photo: M. Spencer Green, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2015, … [Read more...] about FAA: Chicago’s O’Hare airport busiest in US in 2018
FAA: Chicago’s O’Hare airport was busiest in US last year
CHICAGO — O'Hare International Airport in Chicago was the busiest airport in the U.S. last year, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for the first time in four years. The Federal Aviation Administration released data on Monday showing that O'Hare had more than 903,000 arrivals and departures during 2018. Atlanta's airport was second, with more than 895,000 arrivals and departures. Los Angeles International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Denver International Airport round out the top five. O'Hare last held the top spot in 2014. Last year, O'Hare operations increased 4.2 percent, compared with a 1.8 percent increase in Atlanta. United Airlines is the largest carrier at O'Hare and has been adding more flights from its hub at the Chicago airport to smaller cities throughout the Midwest. … [Read more...] about FAA: Chicago’s O’Hare airport was busiest in US last year
Glass palace? Romulan space ship? Chicago wants your vote on O’Hare designs
In the next six days, suburbanites and Chicagoans can embrace their inner architect and vote on the future look of O'Hare International Airport. The city of Chicago on Thursday unveiled five designs for the O'Hare Global Terminal, which will replace Terminal 2 and handle international flights. "We invite our residents and travelers to weigh in on one of the largest terminals in the country," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.Would-be architecture critics can opt for their favorite design at VoteORD21.com now through Jan. 23.The Global Terminal will be equipped with U.S. Customs and Border Protection screening intended to expedite flight connections and move arriving passengers out of the airport faster.The voting process involves taking a one-time survey with five questions about the design concept and overall expansion. Public reaction will be considered as the city selects one of five architecture firms competing for the project.Another element of the $8.5 billion airport improvement plan … [Read more...] about Glass palace? Romulan space ship? Chicago wants your vote on O’Hare designs