In an effort to keep the momentum going to build a third airport in the south suburbs, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. said Thursday he is willing to make changes to the airport commission he has long championed to provide for greater inclusion for Will County officials.
Before a summit called by Senate President Emil Jones (D-14th) with Jackson, Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halverson (D-40th), Will County Executive Larry Walsh, and Jackson spokesman Rick Bryant, the congressman held a news conference laying out he wants to proceed to comply with a legal ruling by Attorney General Lisa Madigan stating that home-rule communities must be involved in the process.
"As it …
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