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Residents, aviation groups flood Bolingbrook board with support for Clow Airport and flight schools

Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bolingbrook · April 1, 2026
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Dozens of residents, flight‑school students and aviation organizations submitted letters and spoke to the Bolingbrook Board on Oct. 28 urging continued operations at Clow International Airport, citing economic benefits, training pipelines and FAA limits on local operational restrictions.

Dozens of residents, flight‑school students and aviation organizations told the Village of Bolingbrook Board on Oct. 28 that Clow International Airport and its on‑site flight schools are vital community assets that should remain open.

The mayor and trustees received a packet of written support and in‑person testimony highlighting Clow’s role in pilot training, local events and economic activity. Joe DePaulo, manager of Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport, submitted dozens of letters and described steps the airport has taken to reduce…

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