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Alejandra Cancino
O’Hare’s Billions In Broken Promises
By Alejandra Cancino, Better Government Association
For more than 50 years, the airport has been plagued by corruption and delays. The politically connected cash in. Meanwhile, passengers trudge through a transit hub that persistently underperforms. Read more
Corruption at O'Hare: A Timeline
By Alejandra Cancino, Better Government Association
In 1946, the city acquired the complex that would become O'Hare at no cost. Since then, it's been a cash cow for the politically connected. Read more
What Was Promised vs. What O'Hare Got
By Alejandra Cancino, Better Government Association
As the airport grew into one of the world's busiest transportation hubs, it developed a track record of costly delays. Here's a look at what the city promised — and what we got in return. Read more