DuPage County measles case prompts exposure alert at Chicago's O'Hare airport

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DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Officials confirmed the first case of measles this year in DuPage County. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe Health Department there says the person recently returned from an international trip. SEE ALSO | New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP codeThey say the person was vaccinated and this is a rare breakthrough infection. The department is working to contact anyone who may have been exposed. Health leaders say vaccination is the best protection against measles. Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Air TravelPassengers deplaned via stairs. No injuries were reported, the FAA said. Federal officials are investigating after a flight arriving from Barcelona experienced a tire blowout following a reported brake issue while landing at O'Hare. WLSByClara McMichael and Benjamin Stein Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12:06PMAn American Airlines flight blew a tire while landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Airlines Flight 41 crew "reported a brake issue and then a blown tire" after landing safely, the FAA said in a statement. On Air Traffic Control audio obtained from ATC.com, a pilot can be heard telling controllers, "We've got a right brake that might be dragging. " The pilots declared an emergency and stopped on the runway. Passengers deplaned via stairs on the tarmac and were bused to the terminal. No injuries were reported, according to the airline. The FAA said it is investigating the incident. There were 234 passengers and 11 crew members on board the Boeing 787-800, which had arrived from Barcelona, according to the airline.

Air TravelPassengers deplaned via stairs. No injuries were reported, the FAA said. ByClara McMichael and Benjamin Stein Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12:06PMFederal officials are investigating after a flight arriving from Barcelona experienced a tire blowout following a reported brake issue while landing at O'Hare. WLSAn American Airlines flight blew a tire while landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Airlines Flight 41 crew "reported a brake issue and then a blown tire" after landing safely, the FAA said in a statement. On Air Traffic Control audio obtained from ATC.com, a pilot can be heard telling controllers, "We've got a right brake that might be dragging. " The pilots declared an emergency and stopped on the runway. Passengers deplaned via stairs on the tarmac and were bused to the terminal. No injuries were reported, according to the airline. The FAA said it is investigating the incident. There were 234 passengers and 11 crew members on board the Boeing 787-800, which had arrived from Barcelona, according to the airline.

Air TravelPassengers deplaned via stairs. No injuries were reported, the FAA said. Federal officials are investigating after a flight arriving from Barcelona experienced a tire blowout following a reported brake issue while landing at O'Hare. WLSByClara McMichael and Benjamin Stein Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12:06PMAn American Airlines flight blew a tire while landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Airlines Flight 41 crew "reported a brake issue and then a blown tire" after landing safely, the FAA said in a statement. On Air Traffic Control audio obtained from ATC.com, a pilot can be heard telling controllers, "We've got a right brake that might be dragging. " The pilots declared an emergency and stopped on the runway. Passengers deplaned via stairs on the tarmac and were bused to the terminal. No injuries were reported, according to the airline. The FAA said it is investigating the incident. There were 234 passengers and 11 crew members on board the Boeing 787-800, which had arrived from Barcelona, according to the airline.

The American Airlines Flight 41 crew "reported a brake issue and then a blown tire" after landing safely, the FAA said in a statement.