In The News
September 19 - CN Sues to Speed Up EJ&E Purchase
September 8 - STB denies CN's request to separate decision from the Environmental Impact Study
August 25 - Matteson STB Public Meeting
Frankfort Trustee Mike Stevens on WGN
Southtown Star August 26, 2008
EJ&E Hearing Draws Hundreds
August 13 - Chicago Tribune
Freight Trains on Steroids
August 6 - Frankfort Station
Acquisition of EJ&E Enters 60 Day Comment Period
August 6 - Chicago Tribune
CN railroad says it will take legal action to save controversial plan.
Learn more about the Environmental Impact Study at this informative and easy-to-navigate site:
Website: http://www.stbfinancedocket35087.com/html/home.html
July 28 - Fox Chicago's morning show:
Good Day ChicagoJuly 25 - Reuters
Mixed Ruling for CN Rail on Chicago Purchase
July 25 - Crain's
CN Rail Deal Opponents Rip Fed Regulator's Report
"Federal railroad regulators...gave no indication that the railroad will have to foot the bill for the costly, wide-ranging remedies for traffic congestion and noise..."
July 25 - Anita Padilla interviews Mayor Holland
Mayor Jim Holland expresses Frankfort's intent to "fight the giant."
July 25 - STB Releases Draft of EIS
- Surface Transportation Board Decision Summary
Decision summary from the entire board that rules against portions of CN's request to expedite decision process. Included is a statement from one of the three STB commissioners:
"However, based on what I see now on the record, and what I saw when I recently visited the affected communities, it is hard for me to imagine how even the most far-reaching mitigation measures would be enough to offset or balance the environmental detriments that would flow from this proposal." - Commissioner Buttrey
- STB Environmental Impact Statement
Full text of decision. A series of lengthy pdf files posted at the STB website.
July 24 WGN9
Canadian Railway Controversy Meeting
July 21 - Reuters
CN Rail still "Cautiously Optimistic" on EJ&E deal
"CN will walk away if the regulatory process drags on too long..."
- Hunter Harrison
July 1 - Frankfort Station
Frankfort Administrator Local Representatives Dig In Against CN
July 1 - Naperville Sun
EJ&E Sale Foes Turn to Congress for Help
Read about Congressman Roskam's proposed bill
June 25 Lincolnway Sun
Communities Join Coalition Opposing Railroad Deal
June 22 - Southtown Star
Frankfort among communities who join TRAC - The Regional Answer to Canadian National
June 22, WBBM Podcast
At Issue - Suburban Rails
June 18, The Business Ledger
Debate Heats Up over CN Railroad Purchase
June 17, Southtown Star
Suburbs Continue to Oppose EJ&E Purchase
June 16, Naperville Sun
EJ&E Traffic Nightmare Predicted
June 14, Chicago Tribune
Lawmaker Asks for Examination fo CN's Safety Record
June 13, CTV.ca
CN Rail Ordered To Remove Faulty Wheels
June 5, Russell Publications
Frankfort to Protest Impact Statement for EJ&E Acquisition
May 30 - Frankfort files opposition to Time Limit Extension
Read the official filing.
May 30, Canwest News Service
More Work Needed For Rail Safety: Report
May 20, Financial Post
Obama Opposes CN Purchase of EJ&E Railway
May 14, Reuters
CN Warns Delays May Endanger Its EJ&E Purchase
May 13, WTTW
Chicago Tonight Report
May 13, WTTW
The Star Line - Debate over Proposed Merger
Feb 28, www.house.gov
Senator Durbin & Congresswoman Bean's Joint Opposition Letter
Open Letter TRAC/Barrington
Frankfort Press Releases
Frankfort Villager Newsletter - March 2008
Stop the Canadian National, Mayor Jim Holland
