June 1st, 2009 01:24 PM - (Crain’s) — The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a review of its longstanding airport noise standard after the new runway at O’Hare International Airport routed more departures north of Chicago, prompting complaints from residents and Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Evanston.

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O'Hare noise will get worse unless something is done. Two new e/w runways on the north side. Six total east west runways will dump planes over the north side daily. I live between two flight paths now and there are days when it's difficult to sit on the deck and talk on the phone. This is a new phenom. Register jet noise complaints at 311; say you want to file an O'Hare noise complaint. Takes less than a minute; gets reported to FAA. Call often.

Good suggestion!

Eric