Durbin salutes former Transportation Secretary LaHood on Peoria airport honor

Posted on April 15, 2016

By FarmWeekNow.com

WASHINGTON – Former Congressman and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood has many chances to look back fondly on his career.

The Peoria Republican recently released a book promoting bipartisanship and now he has had a chance to see a legacy that should remain long after he’s gone. LaHood took part in a dedication ceremony for the soon to open Ray LaHood international terminal at Gen. Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport.

LaHood was saluted by Senator Dick Durbin on the Senate Floor.

“Ray LaHood has been and continues to be a strong advocate for Illinois and for our nations’ infrastructure,” Durbin said. “This honor is certainly a fitting tribute and I congratulate my former colleague.”

The $11 million terminal will feature a full-service customs and border protection facility combined with two additional dual-purpose gates for domestic or international travel. The international terminal is expected to open late next month.

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