MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Manager of the Coles County Memorial Airport Andrew Fearn has been inducted into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame.

He was inducted on October 16 and accepted the award from Charles Rodriguez, President of the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame at the organization’s induction ceremony in West Chicago.

"I am humbled to receive the award honored to be included with so many mentors and respected aviation community members. I’m proud to serve the community as the manager of the Coles County Memorial Airport and I appreciate the nomination to the Hall of Fame," Fearn said.

Candidates for the Hall of Fame must be involved in some aspect of aviation over an extended period of time, making a substantial contribution to the development of Illinois aviation with a high degree

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