$600million federal grant unlocks door for 132-year-old MLB franchise to relocate under new owner

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    "title": "$600million federal grant unlocks door for 132-year-old MLB franchise to relocate under new owner - talkSPORT",
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    "excerpt": "Over $600 million in federal grants have been announced which will help Amtrak relocate its Chicago maintenance facility from the South Loop to Bridgeport. The 47-acre site on the Chicago River is reportedly future White Sox owner Justin Ishbia's preferred location for a new stadium and surrounding real estate development. Ishbia’s private equity firm, Shore Capital Partners, is under contract to purchase the land. A mixed-use development including a medical campus has been announced, but it is believed that a ballpark is also on the agenda. Jerry Reinsdorf purchased the Sox in 1981 but a succession plan is in place for billionaire private equity investor Ishbia to take over at some point between 2029 and 2034. The team’s lease is up at publicly owned Rate Field in 2029. Ishbia has put over $125 million into the new $900 million Amtrak facility. “Canal Edge is proud to partner with Amtrak and take responsibility for delivering this critical investment in Chicago’s rail infrastructure,” he said in a statement. “By committing substantial private capital and standing behind the delivery of this project, we are investing in the South Side, creating union jobs, and building infrastructure that will strengthen Chicago and the national rail network for generations.” When Ishbia does take control, a new ballpark will be high on the agenda. “Whether a new stadium occurs in four years...",
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