Agreement clears the way for major demolition to make way for new O’Hare runway.
City officials have authorized a $16 million settlement to suburban Bensenville, removing one of the last legal impediments to Mayor Daley’s massive O’Hare Airport expansion project. The deal that will open the door for the demolition of hundreds of abandoned Bensenville homes was sealed with Chicago’s offer to pay Bensenville $16 million as compensation for village-owned properties.
The city has also agreed to health and safety protections for Bensenville residents during the demolition and construction process. That includes traffic and landscaping plans and demolition controls, including temporary fencing. Chicago will repair and replace Bensenville’s stormwater and wastewater infrastructure if it’s damaged during demolition.
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