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Chicago O'Hare Digs Up 50-Ton Boulder Under Airfield, Asks The Public For Name Ideas
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Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) uncovered a 50-ton boulder buried about 30 feet (9 meters) beneath the airfield, turning an unexpected construction find into a public naming contest, according to CBS News Chicago. The rock was discovered during excavation for a stormwater management facility tied to the ORDNext expansion project. The City of Chicago received nearly 3,000 suggestions and announced six finalists on October 16, 2026, opening online voting to choose the official name. Voting runs until 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time on November 2, 2026. The winning name will be displayed alongside the boulder in a new airport exhibit.
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