Labor Day

Chicago’s airports were expected to handle more than 1.7 million passengers over the Labor Day weekend, and even with travel at its peak on Monday, things proceeded smoothly at O’Hare and Midway.

Chicago’s airports were expected to handle more than 1.7 million passengers over the Labor Day weekend, and even with travel at its peak on Monday, things proceeded smoothly at O’Hare and Midway. Kate Chappell has the story.

As Labor Day arrives, marking a time to celebrate and give thanks for the nation’s workers, it will also mean a number of closures across Illinois and the country, but what exactly will be open and closed for the holiday?

Labor Day marks the end of summer holidays across the U.S., but what exactly does it celebrate and why?

While many retailers and grocery stores are open on Labor Day, others operate on reduced hours, and at least one popular spot is closed entirely.

Labor Day often serves as the last opportunity for a summer getaway and marks the unofficial end of the season, but the reason for celebrating has nothing to do with summer.

Every year, a special American holiday comes around: Labor Day. It’s a significant day, a time when we stop to say thanks and give credit to the hard work of the country’s workers.

While many retailers and grocery stores are open on Labor Day, others operate on reduced hours, and at least one popular spot is closed entirely.

Millions of Americans are planning to hit the streets and the skies this upcoming weekend for Labor Day, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Workers at O’Hare International Airport are preparing for a busy weekend of holiday travel for Labor Day. NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.

Ahead of a busy weekend for travel, gas prices in much of the country are dropping ahead of Labor Day. NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.

Unlike other federal holidays, most stores and major retailers are open on Labor Day. Here are a few that will be closed this year on Sept. 2, 2024.

Labor Day weekend is the last blast of summer vacation, and that means lots of Americans will be traveling. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are all expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend.

A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end. Kate Chappell has a recap.

A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end.

Monday was supposed to be a day to celebrate the workforce. Instead dozens of labor leaders and employees at the Kinzie Hotel in Chicago’s River North neighborhood spent the morning protesting, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.

Temperatures near record-high levels impacted the Chicago area on Labor Day as residents soaked in their last taste of summer, NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.

With thousands of Americans heading to the skies for Labor Day weekend, NBC Chicago’s Stefan Holt takes a look into how United Airlines is handling it all.

Several festivals are planned across the city for the upcoming Labor Day weekend in Chicago, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.

Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may find an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police drone.