A vote is expected Wednesday on a controversial railroad expansion that has been years in the planning and resulted in the acquisition of hundreds of homes in one of Chicago’s most struggling areas.
Land stands cleared for Norfolk Southern expansion near Normal Boulevard south of 59th Street on Dec. 21, 2022.
Taylor had previously indicated she would back the Norfolk Southern plan, but she said she balked because she wanted the railroad company to agree to specific commitments for jobs and construction contracts for Englewood residents. She had also pressed Norfolk Southern to undertake a study on the long-term health effects of diesel emissions from trucks and trains.“It’s just been a disrespect to me and the community,” she said, citing “the displacement of 400 families in a Black community.
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