Governor JB Pritzker’s office labeled Amtrak’s proposal to move its maintenance facility from Chicago’s South Loop to the Bridgeport neighborhood a bait‑and‑switch and called for greater transparency as local residents continued to oppose the project.
Amtrak’s plan to relocate the yard has generated a months‑long dispute with Bridgeport residents and drawn criticism from Illinois state elected leaders.
The governor’s office urged that the concerns of the community be addressed and that the process be made fully transparent.