Bridgeport Residents Rally Against 24/7 Amtrak Yard Near Homes
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Dozens of Bridgeport residents and local officials gathered to oppose Amtrak’s plan for a 24/7 maintenance facility adjacent to Rate Field, warning it could bypass environmental reviews and harm the neighborhood’s health and quality of life; the plan is linked to a broader development push including a potential White Sox stadium move to the South Loop, with officials calling for site reconsideration and a formal environmental assessment.
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