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Quinn, Daley nix Ricketts’ plan for Wrigley Field
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley are expressing skepticism about a plan by owners of the Chicago Cubs that seeks state help with the renovation of Wrigley Field. Daley said Monday he likes the idea of keeping the Cubs at Wrigley Field for at least 35 years. But he says he will not saddle his successor with a plan that hobbles amusement-tax growth. The Ricketts family wants Illinois to float up to $300 million in bonds to finance renovations at the 96-year-old ball park.
Cubs’ owners want tax money to renovate Wrigley Field
The proposal would use amusement tax dollars to rehab the ballpark. The owners of the Chicago Cubs are looking for some cash to renovate Wrigley Field, and they’re hoping taxpayers will contribute. The Ricketts family wants the State of Illinois to help fund the Wrigley renovations. They have a plan to get $300 million in bonds from the state. The Cubs would then pay back the money using the amusement tax that’s tacked on to Cubs’ ticket prices.
Derek Lee debuts for Braves at Wrigley Field
After seven mostly happy years with the Chicago Cubs, first baseman Derrek Lee has returned to the site of his favorite memory as a ballplayer: the tiny visiting clubhouse at historic Wrigley Field. Lee made his Atlanta Braves debut on Friday against the very team that dealt him away two days earlier. Batting cleanup, he waved his helmet as he received a standing ovation in the first inning. He then flied out on Ryan Dempster’s first pitch, stranding a runner at third.
Taste of the majors fuels quest for comeback
The capacity crowd at sun-splashed Wrigley Field on June 27, 2007, had reason to make the connection between those names when Petrick made his major-league debut with the Cubs. Like…
Elton John and Billy Joel call off Wrigley concert
CHICAGO — Billy Joel and Elton John have canceled their much-anticipated return to Wrigley Field this summer. Elton John told Chicago Tribune and CBS 2 theater critic Chris Jones that…
Ricketts family greets Cubs ticket buyers
CHICAGO — Many Cubs fans got up extra early Friday morning to snap up regular season tickets. Also Friday morning, the new owners of the Cubs, the Ricketts family was…
Cubs tickets go on sale Friday morning
CHICAGO (WBBM) — Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training in Arizona. You know what that means.
A new look for Wrigley Field?
In conjunction with the 100-year anniversary of Wrigley Field in 2014, the Cubs are planning “a complete renovation of the ballpark.” The project will be called “Wrigley 20-14″ and include construction projects during the season so the Cubs can use it “for another 100 years,” according to President Crane Kenney. The focal point of the massive restructuring will be the long-talked-about “triangle building” to the west, a project that will include knocking down the outer wall on the third-base side to form a large open-air courtyard that would include concession areas and shops.
“Rink at Wrigley” Set to Welcome Skaters in Shadow of Friendly Confines
A new ice skating rink will welcome skaters to the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field this winter, thanks to the generosity of the Ricketts family, new owners of the Cubs,…
Horseshoe Casino Responds to Billboard Presence at Wrigley Field
Horseshoe Casino released the following statement on Nov. 25, 2009 “2009 was a milestone year at the Horseshoe Casino,” said Dan Nita, Senior Vice President and General Manager. “We were…