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O'Hare Airport Unearths 50-Ton Boulder, Launches Public Naming Contest

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport has unearthed a 50-ton boulder approximately 30 feet below its airfield during excavation for a stormwater management facility. The discovery, part of the airport's ORDNext expansion project, has led to a public naming contest with six finalist names. The winning name will be displayed alongside the boulder in a future airport exhibit, engaging the community during the ongoing infrastructure transformation. AI

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O'Hare Airport Unearths 50-Ton Boulder, Launches Public Naming Contest

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    Chicago O'Hare digs up 50-ton boulder under airfield, asks public for name ideas

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