Flights delayed at O'Hare as storms move through the Chicago area (opens original article in a new tab)

Flights at O'Hare International Airport faced delays due to storms in the Chicago area, with departure delays averaging 60 minutes and expected to increase to 78 minutes. A ground delay program was implemented from 7 p.m. to 9:59 p.m.

• Departure delays averaged 60 minutes as of 4:05 p.m.
• A ground delay program was set to take effect from 7 p.m. to 9:59 p.m.
• Average delays were expected to reach 78 minutes due to thunderstorms.