WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Dick Durbin issued the following press release:
SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) today announced a total of $7,951,873 in federal funding for the Chicago Executive Airport and the Decatur Airport. This funding stems from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, which supports the planning and development of public-use airports.
"Investing in our airports is laying the foundation for increased connectivity and reliability. With this grant announcement for Decatur Airport, Illinoisans will see upgraded airport infrastructure, making travel safe and more efficient. Addi...