Dead People To Be Evicted For New O'Hare Expansion

By Rachelle Bowden in News on Jul 29, 2005 1:08PM

In an evironmental impact study, the FAA has endorced the plan for O'Hare's proposed expansion plans, an 8-year long project that will cost $15 billion and will help alleviate our painful flight delays. City officials expect final approval by September.

Some residents whose houses would be plowed down to build new runways and taxiways say that if the plan goes through they're gonna sue. Also, there are 2 graveyards in the way. At Rest Haven Cemetery, 157 graves would be spared. In regard to another cemetery, St. Johannes Cemetery, where there are 1,300 graves, the FAA has said there is "no way to leave the remains .... in place without seriously compromising the success of the expansion." So they'll have to be moved. 1,300 dead people. Seriously? Ew!

Image via Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002