Campaign contributions and lobbying efforts influence policy
Since the late 1980's, Illinois officials have tried every available means to push a huge public works
project to fruition, with a keen eye toward ensuring their own
political futures and continuing cycle of self-enrichment. A successful
airport can be a huge generator of economic development, bringing its
sponsor untold benefits in the way of controlling jobs, concessions,
and other revenue.
The project, a 23,000-acre airport three times the size of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, would, if approved, be located in a small farming community north of the Village of Peotone, about forty miles south of downtown Chicago. To read the rest of the story ...
The project, a 23,000-acre airport three times the size of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, would, if approved, be located in a small farming community north of the Village of Peotone, about forty miles south of downtown Chicago. To read the rest of the story ...
Posted by ch at June 8, 2009 
Categories: lobbying, Illinois, land acquisition, South Suburban Airport, influence, Campaign contributions, Pat Quinn, Peotone Airport
Tags: lobbying Illinois Pat Quinn South Suburban Airport influence Campaign contributions land acquisition Peotone Airport
Categories: lobbying, Illinois, land acquisition, South Suburban Airport, influence, Campaign contributions, Pat Quinn, Peotone Airport
Tags: lobbying Illinois Pat Quinn South Suburban Airport influence Campaign contributions land acquisition Peotone Airport
EVERCORE: NYSE symbol EVR - They have an "infrastructure" division! This company is today's example of what the entry means. (They did the G.M. deal and made millions) Obama International, here it comes!!!
Reply to this
Well said. So this is why nearly everyone, from Mayor Daley, Sr. to Gov. Ogilvie's IDOT Sect'y, Bill Cellini, to local Will Co. pols have been discussing a "third" [now 6th] area airport. I thought it was to provide an "economic engine" for Will Co [see Southtown-Star, Kankakee Daily Journal].
Walt
Reply to this
This Looks like awesome forum or is this a blog? Sorry I am a newbie.
__________________________________
Dayton Roofing
Reply to this
This is a blog, but because comments are always welcome, can also become a forum. Feel free to comment on anything you see here.
Reply to this