Originally Posted by sts603

Never had to depart from T5 at ORD - only arrived so I can't comment on the accuracy of the OP's post (though I question it because of the several Asian bound departures from T5 around noon) . Nevertheless, despite the principal purpose of airports which I don't agree with, the traveling public has a right to expect at least basic services (food, drink, basic supplies like Tylenol, and basic reading material like newspapers) in any airport bigger than a hut, nevertheless at the international terminal of the one of the world's busiest airports.