The Chicago Cubs’ plan for a year-round public plaza at Wrigley Field was curtailed by the Chicago City Council today, as the team will have limited times and dates to offer beer and wine in a severely controlled environment. (more…)
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Chicago approves Wrigley Field expansion plan
The City Council approved a plan from the Chicago Cubs to expand the walls of Wrigley Field into Sheffield and Waveland avenues, clearing the way for more signage and bleacher party decks. The walls of the ballpark would extend 15 feet on Sheffield Avenue and 16 feet on Waveland Avenue, with both streets losing a […]
Cubs to add more night games; beer plaza in question
The Chicago City Council approved a plan to allow the Chicago Cubs up to 43 night games at Wrigley Field — including a guaranteed 35 — but held off approving a ballpark-side plaza where beer and wine would be sold. Any changes to the operations at Wrigley Field are dependent on two powerful entities signing […]
Chicago approves additional Wrigley night games; Cubs still not happy
The Chicago City Council passed a plan to add more night games annually at Wrigley Field, but the Cubs and neighborhood leaders aren’t happy with the compromise. The plan passed by the council yesterday is basically what we reported was in the works earlier this week: The Cubs can schedule up to 35 night games […]