Runway warnings in Southwest crash probe at Midway
The NTSB probes conflicting runway reports as a Southwest jet overran a snowy Midway runway, killing Joshua Woods. Transcript shows pilots faced mixed conditions and debated landing safety amid tailwind, with calls to ban a flawed technique. FAA proposes longer landing requirements and Midway receives funds for safety measures.
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Southwest
Washington
Southwest Airlines
Chicago
Midway Airport
National Transportation Safety Board
Joshua Woods
Leroy
Ind
Steven Oliver
United States
NTSB
Safety Board
Illinois budget reveals 70 million in lawmakers pet projects
Four years after denouncing pork, Gov. Blagojevich approved more than 70 million in pet projects for Democratic lawmakers in the new budget. Most funds target Chicago social services and education, with smaller sums for a Puerto Rican heritage parade, Saint Xavier University track upgrades, and projects in downstate districts.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Chicago
Saint Xavier University
Michael Madigan
Bill Mitchell
Forsyth
John Bradley
Marion
Bradley
Rock Island-Milan
Shawnee Health Services of
Carterville
Taylorville
Blagojevich
Assyrian Athletic Club
Gillespie
Macoupin County
American Legion
Rebecca Rausch
American Airlines plane lands safely after gear failure at O'Hare
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago made an emergency landing at O'Hare with the nose gear inoperative. No injuries were reported among 136 people. pilots and crew were praised for a safe stop as investigators with the FAA prepare to review the incident.
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American Airlines
O'Hare
Chicago
O’hare International
Los Angeles
Kevin MacGregor
Fire Department
Mary Frances Fagan
Kristen Cabanban
Aviation Department
Fagan
O’hare
MacGregor
FAA
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Matt
Adrian
Bost
THE
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Old National Associates
Southern Illinois
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