At the end of the day, the vote wasn’t close, as the Chicago Commission on Landmarks unanimously approved the new Wrigley Field renovation plan despite objections from neighbors and rooftop-bleacher owners. The newest $575-million plan Wrigley Field renovation plan calls for new exterior signage and a realignment of the triangle area at Clark and Addison; […]
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Wrigley neighbors: We don’t want ballpark upgrades
Not that this is unusual, but Wrigleyville residents expressed their opposition to proposed changes to Wrigley Field, including new signage, at a community meeting last night. Sponsored by Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), the meeting featured over 100 Lake View residents opposed to the plan to add new exterior signage, greatly expanded clubhouses (the home one […]
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 […]
Ricketts: No Wrigley renovations without rooftop-bleacher deal
Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts made it clear that any Wrigley Field renovations would be shelved unless local rooftop-bleacher owners all agree not to sue the team over potential lost revenues. The issue: a new videoboard that could impact the views of Wrigley Field from the surrounding rooftop bleachers, but the Cubs have also agreed […]
Wrigley Field upgrades approved by City Council
Now that the Chicago City Council has approved a $500-million makeover of Wrigley Field, the big question is when the five-year project will commence after Tom Ricketts demands cooperation from local rooftop owners. The passage was unanimous today for the Cubs to make over Wrigley Field with a revamped upper deck, widened concourses, additional restaurants […]
Cubs win big battle: Landmark Commission approves Wrigley Field signage
To the consternation of rooftop bleacher owners, the Chicago Landmark Commission today approved a plan from the Chicago Cubs to add a videoboard and another advertising sign to Wrigley Field, a key part of ballpark renovation plans. The Landmark Commission was expected to be a major hurdle for the Cubs, but the approval was unanimous. […]
Cubs-city lovefest hits rocky patch
A proposed deal to allow the Chicago Cubs to renovate Wrigley Field and add more night dates to the schedule has hit a rough patch, with changes rankling team officials. When you discuss the politics of Wrigley Field and the surrounding neighborhoods, you’re really discussing one major issue: how many night games will be allowed […]
Cubs, Chicago agree on Wrigley Field updates
The Chicago Cubs and the city of Chicago reached an agreement on a series of Wrigley Field upgrades that will add signage and more night to the historic ballpark, as well as a new parking ramp to placate locals. The agreement, which had been in the works for weeks, will allow the Cubs to add […]
Cubs, Chicago close to Wrigley Field accord
The Chicago Cubs and the city of Chicago are close to finalizing a $500-million Wrigley Field renovation plan that preserves views for local rooftop owners, adds more video signage and includes a new 300-capacity parking garage. The deal, expected to be finalized for an announcement at Monday’s season opener, gives the Cubs the right to […]
Could parking ramp clinch Wrigley Field renovation plan?
Wrigleyville leaders are suggesting the Chicago Cubs could break a political logjam by adding a new parking ramp to a Wrigley Field renovation plan, as city and team official continues discussing the issue. Alderman Tom Tunney, who represents Wrigleyville, says adding a new, large parking ramp at Clark and Grace (north of Wrigley Field) would […]
White elephant on Cubs ledgers? Debt service, not Wrigley Field imperfections
ESPN’s Rick Reilly proves why sportswriters should never write about business, penning an utterly insane argument on why Wrigley Field prevents the Chicago Cubs from winning a World Series. You can read Reilly’s screed here. Reilly’s basic argument is that the Cubs’ payroll could be increased by $73 million a year if the team could […]
Chicago mayor: We can work with Cubs on Wrigley Field renovations
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who cut off communications with the Ricketts family as part of a political spat, says the city can work with the Chicago Cubs on a Wrigley Field renovation plan as presented. Over the last two weeks the Cubs have made various announcements on their proposed plan for Wrigley Field renovations, including […]