about O’Hare noise. That indicates there are potential partners if the noise becomes a regional issue.

But Geneva officials declined a push to send an official proclamation condemning the O’Hare noise just two weeks ago.

“The reality is the reconfiguration of the runways is a six-month test that runs through December,” said Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns at that meeting. “After that, they will assign (runways) based on safety. I am completely opposed to passing a resolution that, in all purposes, is not worth the paper it’s written on.”

Burns said communities closer to the airport have dealt with much more noise, for a much longer time, without seeing much relief resulting for their own complaints.

“We are all now participating in the quintessential let’s-share-the-pain program,” Burns said.

Residents of either St. Charles or Geneva can direct noise complaints to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission’s website at www.oharenoise.org or by calling the noise hotline at 1-800-435-9569.