Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Air Traffic Control Time Certified In Pos 1 (yrs) 6
Situational Awareness; Communication Breakdown; Confusion
Deviation - Track / Heading All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance
Human Factors; Procedure; Airspace Structure; Chart Or Publication
Aircraft X was issued direct to PMPKN; one of C90's new STAR fixes.  The aircraft turned west towards PUMKN located in western Iowa.Leave everything alone and pronounce C90's new fix; PMPKN; 'Pimpkin.'
C90 FLM describes a situation where an aircraft is issued direct a fix but the aircraft turns towards another fix that is similar sounding but in a different state.