WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election to Congress in 2012 after 23 years of service. During his tenure, Costello helped to enhance Scott Air Force Base and supported educational opportunities at Southern Illinois University.
Since 1997, military and civilian aircraft have jointly used Scott AFB, with civilian operators referring to the facility as MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.