Local Tourism Leadership: DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau named Katherine McLaughlin its new executive director, effective Oct. 19, as Cortney Strohacker heads to Northern Illinois University. Transit & Airport Updates: River Forest village board voted to oppose an O’Hare flyer, while CTA is set to unveil Red Line extension station plaza designs this month and signal issues are causing Red Line delays. Travel Planning & Safety: TSA is rolling back some safety rules at certain airports, but Chicago isn’t included; TSA also plans to let some trusted travelers pass security without a plane ticket to meet or see off passengers. Illinois Travel Costs Watch: GasBuddy spotlights low prices in Illinois counties for the week ending Sept. 5, including regular at $3.75 in Ogle County and E85 at $3.39 in Madison County. Outdoor & Conservation: Environmentalists warn a Trump administration logging rule could expose the Shawnee Forest, a key driver of southern Illinois tourism. Community Travel Stories: Southern Illinois veterans faced an overnight delay in Washington, D.C. after an Honor Flight return flight was postponed due to a pilot emergency.