A new independent American Association ballpark is being pitched for Rosemont (Ill.), with a potential price tag between $50 million and $60 million, under a proposal from Mayor Brad Stephens. (more…)
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Rosemont to Cubs: Here, have some free land for a new ballpark!
The silliness over the economics of Wrigley Field reached a new low with Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens offering Chicago Cubs ownership 25 acres free of charge for a Friendly Confines replacement. The land, located at Balmoral and the Tri-State Tollway, is actually a pretty attractive site for a developer: it’s next to busy stretches of […]