2002 News Releases

October 24, 2002

Acquiring Land for South Suburban Airport Progresses

MATTESON, Ill. --  Representatives from the South Suburban Airport Property Office today announced that 57 parcels totaling 748 acres have been purchased for $13.2 million as a part of the state of Illinois' land acquisition and property management program.

Sept. 26, 2002

Governor Announces Federal Grant for Third Airport Master Plan Study

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Gov. George H. Ryan today announced the state has received $3 million in federal funds for the next phase of engineering on the South Suburban Airport.

July 31, 2002

Gov. Ryan Seeks Federal Funding to Advance Work for South Suburban Airport

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. George H. Ryan today announced the state is filing an application with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for $5.9 million in federal funds for the next phase of engineering to move forward work on the South Suburban Airport.

July 15, 2002

Federal Aviation Administration Approval Gives Boost to New South Suburban Airport

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. George H. Ryan today said the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) approval of the Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed South Suburban Airport is a major step in making the airport a reality.

May 13, 2002

South Suburban Airport Land Acquisition Program to Generate Job Opportunities 

MATTESON, Ill. -- The South Suburban Airport Property Office announced today it is actively seeking local, minority and disadvantaged businesses and individuals to perform a variety of services to maintain properties purchased by the state.