Essay About Ohare International Airport And Backers Of A Proposed Airport

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A plan to expand OHare International Airport has begun to look more promising, but
backers of a proposed airport near Peotone said last week they dont expect the plan to
change the debate over a third airport.
“Its still not going to add air capacity, and wont solve their long-range problem,” said
Don Goff, chairman of the Third Airport Alliance.
“I dont see it as any setback,” he said of the plan to build more terminals and gates.
Goff said that even if OHare expansion proponents later use the World Gateway project
to justify building more runways, a third airport will still be needed.
“Theyre still going to have to build another airport,” Goff said.
But those who hope plans for an airport near rural Peotone will be scrapped see the plan
as a sign of hope.
“Im very happy about that,” said Jill Holzaepfel of Peotone, who said she hopes the planes
and traffic stay close to the city.
“I chose to live out