For decades, regional elected officials and economic development leaders have supported the proposed South Suburban Airport as the project expected to have the biggest impact on revitalizing the south suburban economy. The airport project got a boost in 2024 when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that required the Illinois[Read More…]
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Proposed FAA cap at O’Hare prompts Miller to urge progress on proposed South Suburban Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering imposing a cap on daily flights in and out of O’Hare Airport, and one county official is hoping to use that move as an opportunity to promote progress on the South Suburban Airport project. Fox 32 reported Wednesday, March 4, that airlines’ projection of more[Read More…]
South suburban leaders mark start of new phase in airport development project
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and leaders from the south suburban region convened a news conference Monday to recognize legislative work designed to guide the next stage in the development of the South Suburban Airport. State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, and State Sen. Napoleon Harris, D-Harvey, each sponsored bills in[Read More…]
South Suburban Airport supporters excited by bill’s passage
Supporters are awaiting the day when Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls them together for a legislative signing ceremony that will start the next stage of developing the South Suburban Airport. The airport is considered a stimulant for economic growth in the South Suburbs. It would complement the Chicago region’s cargo airport[Read More…]
South Suburban Airport bill ready for governor’s signature
Legislation that calls for a public/private partnership to develop the South Suburban Airport will soon be on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk. The bill was approved by the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. It passed in the Illinois House earlier in the legislative session. The bill’s sponsors were Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood)[Read More…]
Three legislators push for cargo airport for South Suburbs
Three legislators representing Homewood and Flossmoor are working to get a cargo airport built in the south suburbs. Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood) sponsored HB2531 with support from Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-Olympia Fields) and Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights). The bill would direct the State of Illinois to prepare and issue[Read More…]
Elected officials urge Gov. Pritzker to take action on the South Suburban Airport
Mayors Richard Hofeld of Homewood and Paul Braun of Flossmoor joined with U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), and local legislators in sending a message to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to support the South Suburban Airport.
DeLuca pushes South Suburban Airport funding bill
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, attended a hearing of the House Appropriations-Capital Committee March 14 to advocate for funding of the South Suburban Airport. Rep. Anthony DeLuca, center, addressed the Illinois House Appropriations-Capital Committee on the need for funding for a third airport. He was joined by Reggie Greenwood,[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly leads support effort for regional airport
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., joined by 30 other elected leaders, wrote to Gov. Bruce Rauner expressing their “collective support for construction of the South Suburban Airport” in Peotone. The leaders called the project “an incubator of innovation and generator of growth for our nation.” “For decades, we’ve needed a[Read More…]
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