# Amtrak Swap Sparks Chicago Outcry | Chicago White Sox News

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Podcast: [Chicago White Sox Today | 2 Minute News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-white-sox-today-2-minute-news-the-daily-news-now-7458111)
Published: 2026-09-09T03:46:02+00:00
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A bold, controversial plan is unfolding in Chicago: billionaire Justin Ishbia, a White Sox minority owner, is proposing a massive Amtrak maintenance facility near Rate Field in exchange for Amtrak’s current riverfront site — part of his vision for a new downtown stadium. But residents in Bridgeport, Chinatown, and Armour Square are furious, calling the move a betrayal that threatens their neighborhoods with noise, pollution, and displacement. Local leaders demand transparency and environmental reviews, while Amtrak’s federal exemption from review and lack of formal city plans have raised alarms about top-down decision-making. The White Sox themselves admit they were blindsided — and with billions on the line, the community’s voice is now at the center of a heated, unresolved debate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3f8b61cba6ce04d5

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