Federal assessment finds 'insignificant' impact for Amtrak facility near Rate Field

Summary

Residents living next to Rate Park are organizing in force this month in a final push to stop a proposed Amtrak maintenance facility from being built. But a new federal study on the project, which was compiled in just 11 days, says the impact would be "insignificant." It puts Amtrak a step closer to moving its facility from South Loop to Bridgeport to make room for a potential new White Sox stadium. If the project moves forward, the federal government would pick up a portion of the tab for the relocation. Feds: ‘insignificant’ impact from Amtrak facility Some neighbors are concerned about the…

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