Opponents of a proposed runway extension at Waukegan National Airport will host an information session Thursday in advance of the release of a draft environmental assessment and public hearing.
The report prepared by a consultant at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration says the project was requested through “direct input from corporate users” of the airport expressing a desire for a longer runway that would enable a popular jet model to make more nonstop flights to some international destinations.
The Lake County Board will consider a resolution endorsing the concept of using property acquired for the defunct Route 53 extension as a green corridor.