Chicago White Sox Stadium Plan Emerges in South Loop
In Illinois, it just wouldn’t feel right if we went a full day without talking about a new stadium plan.
First, it was the Bears; now it’s the Chicago White Sox.
47-Acre Rail Yard Could Become Future White Sox Ballpark
There’s a new development involving a 47-acre rail yard in the South Loop that could ultimately become the future home of the team.
The land was just purchased from Amtrak by a group tied to future owner Justin Ishbia, which gives them a serious foothold to potentially develop a new ballpark district.
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White Sox Lease and Ownership Timeline Explained
As of now, though, nothing is happening tomorrow.
That’s because the White Sox are currently under lease at Guaranteed Rate Field through 2029, and ownership isn’t expected to change hands until 2034.
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Getty ImagesSouth Loop Could Become Chicago’s Next Sports and Entertainment Hub
But this, this makes sense, and puts all of the pieces on the board and in play.
So could a part of the city that has never been a sports hub slowly become a full-blown athletics and entertainment destination? Sounds like a yes.
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Are the White Sox Leaving Chicago?
Are the White Sox moving? Not quite yet, and anyone who thought they might be moving out of town to another city and state will be disappointed.
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