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IDOT Acquires Bult Field, Major Milestone for South Suburban Airport

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2014.  The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the acquisition of  Bult Field, a general aviation airport and a key component of the state’s overall plan to develop the South Suburban Airport. The purchase, which closed this week, was for $34 million.

The transaction covers 288 acres, including the airport’s 5,000-foot runway, taxiway, hangars and terminal, as well as additional farmland surrounding the airfield near Monee.

“This acquisition marks a defining milestone for…

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