Ombuds Announced for Northwest Illinois Airport Development

While public hearings continued for a proposed south suburban airport in unincorporated Will County,the State's Attorney encouraged local residents to seek assistance from a newly-appointed ombudsman. Raymond Feeley, who has been practicing law for more than 33 years, will serve as an independent intermediary whose role will be to facilitate communication between local property owners and the Illinois Department of Transportation. The State's Attorneys said that Feeley, "is a respected local attorney who has the legal knowledge and the calm demeanor necessary to present accurate and unbiased information between concerned property owners and the state." (NWI Times.)