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Delays Possible At Chicago Airports Amid Government Shutdown

The shutdown immediately impacts federal workers, including TSA workers and air traffic controllers.

(CBS Chicago)

Updated on: October 1, 2025 / 6:13 AM CDT

Travelers should expect delays at O'Hare and Midway airports after the government shutdown overnight.

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Lawmakers failed to agree on a spending package overnight. The shutdown immediately impacts federal workers, including TSA workers and air traffic controllers.

Both domestic and international travelers could see longer lines at the airport as the effects of this shutdown will likely trickle down into the travel industry.

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