Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Amtrak leaving the 14th Street rail yard in Chicago?
Amtrak has been looking to leave the 14th Street site because of limited space and challenges associated with modernization. The railroad plans to relocate its operations to Canal Street, with a target of beginning operations at the new facility as early as this fall.
How much is Justin Ishbia investing in the Canal Yard project?
Ishbia is investing $125 million to purchase Union Pacific's Canal Yard through an entity he controls called Canal Edge. Combined with $696 million in federal funding, the money will help pay for the project and improvements to Amtrak's South Branch Bridge.
How big is the 14th Street rail yard site the White Sox could potentially build on?
The 14th Street rail yard covers 47 acres and sits along the river just south of Roosevelt Road, directly across from The 78 in the South Loop.
Why can't the White Sox build a new stadium at The 78?
The Chicago Fire announced plans last June to build a soccer stadium on The 78 property, complicating the White Sox's previously expressed interest in the 62-acre South Loop site.
What did Shore Capital Partners say the 14th Street rail yard could be used for?
Ishbia's private equity firm Shore Capital Partners told the Chicago Sun-Times that it was exploring the development of a potential health care facility and medical innovation hub in partnership with Northwestern Medicine at the 14th Street site.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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