"Chicago White Sox Considering Move to 'The 78' for New Ballpark"
The Chicago White Sox are considering a potential new home at "The 78," a 62-acre area located in the South Loop of Chicago, bounded by Roosevelt Rd. to the north, Clark St. to the east, and the Chicago River to the west. The area was originally created from a landfill project and was used as a rail yard in the past. The development group Related Midwest bought the property in 2016 and has plans for mixed-use development, including the University of Illinois' Discovery Partners Institute. The site is easily accessible by public transportation, with several CTA lines and bus routes nearby, as well as a water taxi stop at Ping Tom Park.