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Villa Park joins Western Chicagoland Merger Oversight Alliance on Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern review
Summary
The board approved a resolution joining municipalities in the Western Chicagoland Merger Oversight Alliance to coordinate local input on the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger before the Surface Transportation Board.
Manager Rivas presented a resolution to join the Western Chicagoland Merger Oversight Alliance so the village can coordinate analysis and advocacy related to the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
Trustees voiced support for active participation and asked Rivas to advocate for Villa Park's priorities in alliance discussions; the board adopted the resolution by roll call. Staff said the alliance would monitor STB proceedings and represent municipal interests in matters like overpasses, crossings and local impacts.
