Crain’s picks up the big question that Jesse Jackson Jr. and other supporters of Peotone refuse to answer, why not improve the third regional airport already in operation, that is a closer commute to downtown, covers the southern Chicago region well, and fits the size of the facility needed.
Chicago doesn’t need another world class airport, it needs an commuter airport to supplement Midway and make the city more competitive by allowing in more discount carriers. Peotone is a boondoggle of a project designed to compete with O’Hare, but it doesn’t have any major airlines supporting it–or even Southwest.
Then again, none of the major carriers may be around in 10 years.
And of course, if you don’t get the reference below, don’t make me feel old by pointing out what it is.