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Ishbia Unveils White Sox Railyards Stadium Proposal in Chicago

9/6/2026

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Justin Ishbia, shareholder of Canal Edge LLC, unveiled “The Railyards” proposal for a new White Sox stadium.
The plan locates the ballpark on the Chicago Riverfront between Roosevelt Road and 18th Street.
The development adds transit-oriented housing, commercial space, retail and a Northwestern Medicine outpatient center.
Alderman Jason Ervin backs the project, citing job creation.
Aldermen Nicole Lee and Commissioner John P. Daley oppose it, rejecting tax-break requests.

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Justin Ishbia, shareholder of Canal Edge LLC, unveiled “The Railyards” proposal for a new White Sox stadium.
The plan locates the ballpark on the Chicago Riverfront between Roosevelt Road and 18th Street.
The development adds transit-oriented housing, commercial space, retail and a Northwestern Medicine outpatient center.
Alderman Jason Ervin backs the project, citing job creation.
Aldermen Nicole Lee and Commissioner John P. Daley oppose it, rejecting tax-break requests.