Peotone and MidAmerica airport plans clash in Illinois debate
Illinois lawmakers and officials spar over the Peotone proposal versus the MidAmerica airport. Governor candidate George Ryan backs buying land to bolster aviation and argues aggressive marketing, while IDOT emphasizes airline commitments and regional demand.
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MidAmerica
George Ryan
Illinois
Ryan
Dave Urbanek
Peotone
Phil Novak
D Bradley
Illinois Department of Transportation
Airlines oppose Peotone and MidAmerica airports
The Air Transport Association representing 95 percent of major carriers says both Peotone and MidAmerica are unnecessary. American Airlines notes MidAmerica shows the risk of spending tax money, while Mascoutah’s fate seems unlikely for Peotone without airline commitment, a stance echoed by a Jackson aide.
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Air Transport Association
St. Louis
Chicago
Peotone
MidAmerica
ATA
Dave Fuscus
American Airlines
Bill Hood
Mascoutah
U.S
Jesse Jackson, Jr
D-Chicago
Frank Watkins
Dulles International Airport blueprint foreshadows Peotone project
A historical look at Dulles International near Washington, from its 1958 rural site plan to its 1962 opening and rapid growth. By 1997 it served 14 million travelers, expanded with three new concourses, and noted potential for further runway development as the surrounding area densified.
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Peotone
Dulles International
Washington
D.C
Dulles
Washington, D.C
Fairfax
London
Tara Hamilton
Washington National Airport
Hamilton
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O'Hare International Airport
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