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Security slip let suspect on plane, near takeoff (AP)
WASHINGTON – The no-fly list failed to keep the Times Square suspect off the plane. Faisal Shahzad boarded a jetliner bound for the United Arab Emirates Monday night before federal authorities pulled him back.
Holder: Times Square suspect admitted involvement
The latest details on the dramatic investigation in the Times Square bomb plot and the arrest of Faisal Shahzad, starting at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday on CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM .
Cellphone led to Times Square arrest (Politico)
The number from a disposable cellphone led FBI agents to the suspect arrested Monday night for allegedly driving a car bomb into Times Square on Saturday evening, according to a senior official. “They were able to basically get one phone number and by running it through a number of databases, figure out who they thought the guy was,” the official said.
Brady to thank state supporters on flyaround
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington, the Republican candidate for governor, is planning an eight-city flyaround today to thank his supporters and launch his general election campaign.
Plane makes emergency landing in Wheeling
A twin-engine plane was forced to make an emergency landing at a Wheeling airport Sunday after the pilot said a possible collision with a deer damaged the left side landing gear. Wheeling Fire Battalion Chief Dave Palmeri said the six passengers on the plane, including two children, escaped injury.
Ex-airport security chief: O’Hare ‘extremely vulnerable’
CHICAGO (WBBM) – Former O’Hare and Midway Airport security chief James Maurer has filed a suit against the city seeking at least $2 million in damages, claiming he was fired…
Ex-Chief: Officials Don’t Care About O’Hare Safety
CHICAGO (CBS) — The former Chief of Security at O’Hare International Airport is suing the city, claiming he was fired in retaliation for complaining about security threats and breaches at the airport. James Maurer, a decorated former Deputy Chicago Police superintendent, was fired from his Aviation Department position in last year, following allegations that he had physically attacked an aide to Aviation Commissioner Rosemary Andolino.
Area residents feel effects of Chile earthquake
Carrie Horak was in Chile to immerse herself in the culture and learn the language. The immersion was more than she could have anticipated.
FAA releases air traffic tower audio from before Des Plaines plane crash
The Federal Aviation Administration released the final recording between air traffic control and the pilots of a Learjet cargo plane that crashed into the Des Plaines River on Jan. 5, killing the pilots.
Boy’s foot gets caught in airport escalator
CHICAGO (CBS) — Do you carefully watch where you step every time you get on an escalator? A 7-year-old suburban boy, whose first love is hockey, wonders if he’ll ever…