CN Railway Deal Gets the Green Light

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Dec 24, 2008 8:15PM

A controversial deal that would allow Canadian National Railway to create a bypass loop for freight trains around Chicago and direct them through suburbs on the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway has been given federal approval. Supporters say the new bypass will raise $60 million for the local economy and relieve congestion in the city. Opposition comes from those living in the suburbs that would be affected, including Joliet, Aurora, and Elgin, where there are fears that their traffic congestion will now increase.