From:
  DUPAGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2700 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, SUITE 200
WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
PHONE 630.584.2211

DuPage Airport to Host Helicopters for
the USMC’s Marine Week
West Chicago, Illinois: April 30, 2009 - From May 11th to the 17th, the United States Marine Corps will base helicopters at DuPage Airport to support their Marine Week celebration in Chicagoland. The fleet of helicopters operating out of DuPage Airport will include the V-22 Osprey Tilt-Rotor.

The Marine Week celebration was established to honor and recognize local Marines, their families and the cities they are from. Throughout the week, Marines will volunteer at local kitchens as well as visit schools and community parks to share their experiences with the community. In Chicagoland there will be appearances from the Marine Corps Band, Silent Drill Team and the Marine Boxing Team. Support equipment featuring new technology used to serve and protect our county will also be on exhibit at various locations in the Chicagoland area.

For more information on the USMC Marine Week in Chicagoland, visit www.chicagomarines.com.

Contact David Bird, DuPage Airport Authority Executive Director, at 630.208.6183 with any media inquiries or interview questions

 

 

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West Chicago is the one of the fastest-growing cities in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
 
 
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO   475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois 60185   T - (630) 293-2200   www.westchicago.org