Stormy Skies Over Chicago

20 January 2002 - 11:00am

State and local politics complicate decisions about much-needed airport expansion in the Chicago.

In fact, navigating the nation's leading transportation hub can be an aggravating experience. Congestion at Chicago's airports, both in the air and on the ground, has left some frequent flyers feeling like migrating birds with clipped wings... The good news is that the city and state finally appear ready to put aside their differences and take steps to alleviate worsening congestion, even if this means embarking on projects with considerable financial risk. What follows is an update on the ever-changing status of Chicago airport planning.

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Source: Planning Magazine, January 13, 2002
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Its very unsuitability for an urban center justifies its current usage as a suburban or ex-urban pattern.