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Dick Durbin: “From the beginning, we’ve advocated for a plan that allowed Concourses D and E to be constructed together early in the…

On the recordSeptember 9, 2026
“From the beginning, we’ve advocated for a plan that allowed Concourses D and E to be constructed together early in the project—a plan that would prioritize O’Hare’s growth on a steady but practical timeline. Today’s announcement means that we can see that growth sooner rather than later.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Chicago O’Hare Airport Terminal Area Project

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