The Chicago Cubs ownership is moving forward with plans for a new Wrigley Field sportsbook, located at the former Captain Morgan Club in the right-field corner of the historic ballpark. (more…)
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Rough year continues for ballpark businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has already depressed business for restaurants and bars across the country, but with the lack of fans at MLB games, the impact at ballpark-area businesses has been even more widespread. (more…)
South Bend Cubs Creating Their Own Wrigleyville
Mixed-use developments are a current trend in sports, with many teams developing unique areas around their ballparks and stadiums that include restaurants, hotels, and shopping and entertainment districts. (more…)
Players Benefiting From Friendly Confines
Whether it is the charm of Wrigley Field itself or the surrounding area, Wrigleyville has always been a sought after destination for fans. However, the members of the Chicago Cubs find some benefits from the area themselves. (more…)
Hotel Zachary Coming to Wrigleyville
The area around Wrigley Field is rapidly changing, but that is not preventing the Chicago Cubs from incorporating some homages to the past. Earlier this week it was announced that the latest addition to Wrigleyville will be a hotel by Hickory Street Capital named Hotel Zachary, in honor of Wrigley Field architect Zachary Taylor Davis. (more…)
Demolition Starts for Addison & Clark
More work is continuing around Wrigley Field and Wrigleyville, as demolition is underway for a new development near the home of the Chicago Cubs. (more…)
Famous Wrigley Field Marquee Is Back Up
The famous Wrigley Field marquee is back up, but already tongues are wagging because the old 1983 LED crawl underneath has been replaced by a modern, spiffy and (gasp!) color videoboard. (more…)
Wrigley Field Upgrades on Schedule for Opening Day
Chicago Cubs officials say Wrigley Field will be ready for Opening Day on April 11, although more work in scheduled for the Friendly Confines and the surrounding area throughout this year. (more…)
Wrigleyville: Beneficiaries of ballpark upgrades?
Wrigleyville residents are seeing one additional benefit to the $575-million makeover of Wrigley Field: what was once a seedy neighborhood is seeing potential upgrades as the Chicago Cubs home becomes a year-round attraction. (more…)
Wrigley Field renovations release plague of rats: residents
One unfortunate side effect to offseason renovations from the Chicago Cubs: Wrigleyville residents say demolition of the iconic Wrigley Field bleachers has unleashed a plague of rats in the surrounding neighborhood. (more…)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]