Commentary: Why vacant armory near Midway is a no-go as a police station – Chicago Sun-Times

John Roberson, chief operating officer of the City of Chicago: "One option being considered is the possibility of headquartering our Chicago Police Department air fleet at Midway Airport, as the city currently stores police helicopters at an airport in Indiana. Moving the helicopters to Midway Airport would shorten response times and save tax dollars for decades to come — a significant step as the City of Chicago faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit and any development must be assessed in that context.