Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $65 million dollar grant to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This grant comes as part of the O’Hare Modernization Program and will reimburse funds for the construction of projects associated with the new Runway 10R/28L.
“As one of the nation’s busiest airports, Chicago O’Hare is a vital hub for passengers and shipments,” said Duckworth. “The O’Hare Modernization Program will have a strong impact on the region’s economy and, once finished, will generate up to 195,000 new jobs. The taxpayers of Illinois contribute more than their fair share to the Federal government and I am pleased to see that resources are coming back to the 8th Congressional District.”
Source: duckworth.house.gov
