Flanked by a bevy of local leaders, Gov. Pat Quinn unveiled a sign officially renaming Bult Field as the state-owned South Suburban Airport and announced that he will meet with private investors next month to create a plan to further develop the airport.

The state bought the 288-acre airport with its 5,000-foot runway on Kedzie Avenue in Monee on June 30 for $34 million. It lies within the footprint that has been established for the future airport, bringing its total land acquisition to 3,600 acres, of the 5,800 acres needed.

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