Government Shutdown 2023: Impact on Chicago Air Travel and Illinois Federal Programs

Government shutdown 2023: Chicago air travel, Illinois federal programs would be impacted by possible government shutdown. Flights from Chicago air...

September 28, 2023
12:25 AM

Government shutdown 2023: Chicago air travel, Illinois federal programs would be impacted by possible government shutdown. Flights from Chicago airports may experience delays due to a potential government shutdown. Government employees, including sailors at Naval Station Great Lakes, may not receive payment during a shutdown. Air traffic controllers and transportation security agents may not show up to work without pay, further impacting air travel. Illinois Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia warns that nutrition programs, education programs, and airport travel would be affected by a government shutdown.

Oliver Kensington