Illinois governor: 'Federal government needs to get its s@#t together'

[babylonsister]

Illinois governor: ‘Federal government needs to get its s@#t together’
He complains of impossibly long lines at O’Hare Airport.
By DAVID COHEN
03/15/2020 08:05 AM EDT


Illinois’ governor complained late Saturday that new travel restrictions in place because of the coronavirus pandemic have led to an impossible situation at Chicago’s biggest airport.

“The crowds & lines O’Hare are unacceptable & need to be addressed immediately,“ Gov. J.B. Pritzker tweeted Saturday.

He added: “The federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW.“

Enhanced screening for returning travelers from Europe is creating massive logjams at U.S. airports, with travelers waiting hours in long lines to get their luggage and clear customs.

“To the frustrated people trying to get home, I have spoken with the mayor and our Senators and we are working together to get the federal government to act to solve this. We will do everything within our power to get relief,” the governor tweeted.

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https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/15/illinois-pritzker-federal-government-ohare-airport-129946

[jimfields33]

1. Damned if you do, damned if you don't

I thought people wanted airport screening. The airlines are in huge trouble financially. I hope they make it.

[beachbumbob]

2. unfortunately our Governor can not activate state response as the Federal govt has 100%

control over airports. Otherwise he would in the name of public safety to citizens of Illinois who are working IN the airport

[lunasun]

3. Yes I think our gov and mayor have had a good response plan but doesn't cover Ohare I have 2 friends

work there daily .
Airlines and airport need to coordinate +stagger the returns no matter how much customers want to go home right this minute imo

[greatauntoftriplets]

4. The article linked below is from yesterday.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/long-lines-at-ohare-airport-due-to-coronavirus-screenings/2237389/

At O'Hare's international terminal, waits for bags are 6 hours, then another 2 - 4 hours at customs.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/long-lines-at-ohare-airport-due-to-coronavirus-screenings/2237389/