Ryan's third airport clout gains spotlight in Illinois
Special to The Star discusses Governor George Ryan backing a third major Peotone airport. Observers say it's early to judge impact versus Jim Edgar, with $81.3 million in the budget for land purchase and a pledge to earmark about $20 million for 2,600 acres. Key figures include Gov. Ryan, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, IDOT officials, and local opponents like Tony Rayson.
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Ryan delays land buy for regional airport project
The Ryan administration plans to allocate only 1.3 million for land acquisition due to FAA approval delays. Officials say property purchases will wait for FAA clearance, with uncertainty remaining about whether approval will come this year. Local representatives emphasize continued support and intergovernmental cooperation to advance the project.
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