Lawmakers in Springfield pass bill for new cargo airport in Peotone

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) -- Lawmakers in Springfield have taken a big step toward establishing a new, south suburban airport.

It would be located in Peotone, between Chicago and Kankakee, and focus mostly on cargo planes.

On Wednesday, both the House and Senate passed a bill ordering the Department of Transportation to start developing public-private agreements to build and manage the airport.

In:
• Chicago
• Kankakee