Gov. Rauner proposes use of two additional runways for O’Hare

Gov. Rauner proposes use of two additional runways for O’Hare

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The City of Chicago is asking the FAA to postpone dismantling one of O’Hares diagonal runways. Aviation officials planned to close the runway this coming August. The request comes on the heels of a new bill before Governor Rauner, which would allow the airport to use ten runways instead of just eight. Jon Hilkevitch is the transportation reporter for the Chicago Tribune, and he joins us with details on the bill and what the city is doing to address jet-noise complaints from residents.