David Kaplan spoke with Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens on Monday morning, and the Mayor “is willing to give the Cubs and the Ricketts family a 25-acre parcel of land in the village that is a prime piece of real estate large enough to accommodate a new ballpark and anything else the Ricketts family would desire [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Rosemont Mayor Makes Public Pitch to Cubs
March 19, 2013 By 15 Comments
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: A New Wrigleyville Group Supports the Cubs
March 18, 2013 By 4 Comments
According to a report from DNAinfo.com Chicago, there is a new Wrigley neighborhood group dedicated to supporting the Cubs’ renovation of Wrigley Field. The new group, aptly called Wrigleyville Neighbors, supports Friday 3:05 games, signage in the outfield, Sheffield street fairs and more concerts at Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Wrigleyville Residents Calling for a Slow Down in Negotiations
March 15, 2013 By 5 Comments
According to a report from the Tribune, “the Lakeview Citizen’s Council raised a host of red flags to parts of the rehab plan proposed by Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, who has said he would like to get the deal done by Opening Day, April 1.” The Cubs have publicly stated they need the deal with [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Ricketts Summoned to City Hall for Meeting with Ald. Tunney
March 8, 2013 By 4 Comments
According to a report from the Sun-Times, Mayor Rahm Emanuel summoned Ald. Tom Tunney and Tom Ricketts to City Hall on Thursday for a closed-door meeting. The Sun-Times reported that Thursday’s meeting took place just after Tunney told the media “he would not agree to the Cubs’ request to lift city restrictions on outfield signs [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Ald. Tunney Not Backing Down
March 7, 2013 By 8 Comments
A day after the Cubs announced a partnership with Chicago Athletic Clubs, Ald. Tom Tunney is talking tough about his terms of agreement according to a report from the Tribune. Tunney told the Tribune “he would not sign off on a deal unless it included more parking, better police protection and aesthetic assurances sought by [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Cubs Announce Partnership with Chicago Athletic Clubs
March 6, 2013 By 4 Comments
The Cubs announced Wednesday they signed a letter of intent with Chicago Athletic Clubs that would add a 40,000 square-foot state of the art gym to the proposed boutique Sheraton hotel across the street from Wrigley Field. The gym would be the largest tenant in the hotel development, leasing two floors. The Cubs and the [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Cubs Will Not Add Nights Games or Additional Signage for 2013 Season
February 17, 2013 By 5 Comments
Tom Ricketts met with the media in Mesa after his annual address to the team. Ricketts joked with the reporters that he gave the players a “Knute Rockne” speech and thought he saw some tears in the clubhouse. Ricketts discussed where the team stood on the Wrigley Field restoration project and announced that the team [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: Cubs May Not Be Able to Add More Night Games This Season
February 13, 2013 By 12 Comments
According to a report from the Tribune, the Cubs push to add more night games in the upcoming season could be in jeopardy. As part of their proposal to restore Wrigley Field, the Cubs would like more flexibility in scheduling games and events in order to generate additional revenue to help pay for the $300 [...]
Wrigley Field Restoration Update: City Hall Wants Rooftop Sign Deal Done by Week’s End
February 6, 2013 By 2 Comments
According to a report from the Tribune, City Hall is pressing the Cubs and the rooftop club owners to reach an agreement on a sign deal by the end of the week. Ald. Tom Tunney said the two sides are trying to put something together but “it’s hard to corral all of the interested parties.”
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