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O'Hare
Airport The agreement between the Governor of Illinois and the Mayor of Chicago would increase O'Hare-generated employment by 195,000 jobs, expand annual economic benefits by an estimated $16-20 billion, and save passengers $380 million annually through reduced delays. Blocking O'Hare's growth will deprive Chicago's economy of $8-10 billion annually in economic output by 2015. Building a third airport near Peotone is an essential component of this agreement - it is the largest single economic development and jobs initiative in that region's history. The proposed airport could generate as many as 236,000 jobs for the area and $10 billion in new economic activity for the State. Common sense dictates that we'll need the capacity that this airport could provide in the near future. This historic agreement deserves federal recognition through legislation I introduced in the U.S. Senate and Rep. Bill Lipinki (D-IL) offered in the House of Representatives. This legislation and the State-City agreement would modernize O'Hare International Airport, including east-west parallel runways; construct a south suburban airport near Peotone; address traffic congestion along the Northwest Corridor, including western airport access; continue the operation of Chicago Meigs Field; and maintain the quality of life for residents near these airports. The legislation has broad, bipartisan support, as well as the backing of business, labor, aviation, consumer and airport organizations. It has been endorsed by both the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the national AFL-CIO. |
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