Tag: Rooftops

Commission on Chicago Landmarks approves revised Wrigley Field expansion plans

Commission on Chicago Landmarks approves revised Wrigley Field expansion plans
The Cubs were at City Hall pitching their plan today after their neighborhood meeting on Monday.  While the Mayor has weighed in on the possible negotiations still to be done between the Cubs and the rooftops re: the number of signs in the outfield (and you might as well read Brett’s article over at Bleacher... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
July 10, 2014 at 4:27 pm
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Wrigleyville Neighborhood Meeting Look-In

Wrigleyville Neighborhood Meeting Look-In
Thanks to the kind individual who runs the Wrigleyville Nation Twitter account, we got a good look-in at the Lakeview community meeting on Monday night between the neighbors, city officials and Cubs representatives.  The relevant tweets that summarize the entire meeting:   3 topics for tonight: new lights; more signs; and added bleachers – let’s... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
July 7, 2014 at 8:05 pm
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Wrigley at 100: Random Musings

Wrigley at 100: Random Musings
Item One on Wrigley Field’s 100th birthday, as the Cubs celebrated with cupcakes, old-timey costumes, throwback uniforms and the like… Where’s Sammy Sosa? According to Cubs officials, Sammy “has some work to do before being welcomed back by the organization.” “There are some things Sammy needs to look at and consider prior to having an... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
April 23, 2014 at 4:00 pm
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The Dreamcast Returneth: Spring Training Is In the Air!

The Dreamcast Returneth: Spring Training Is In the Air!
We are back for the start of Cactus League play!  Because we haven’t figured out how to embed podcasts into ChicagoNow yet, you will have to come back to our mother ship at WorldSeriesDreaming.com to listen to our latest podcast, named about the Sarge, Gary Matthews (Sr.)! Here’s the listen link.  Pardon our glitches, we’re... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
February 26, 2014 at 8:48 pm
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The Offseason of Cubs Fans' Discontent

The Offseason of Cubs Fans' Discontent
The Chicago Cubs have been very busy this off season making moves, signing players and working on improving the enjoyment factor of a day at Wrigley Field. However, just about all of their moves have left some Cub fans rather upset that they are spending more time and money on these various aspects rather than... Read more »
By Anno Catuli,
February 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm
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Fantasizing About a Revitalized Wrigley Field

Fantasizing About a Revitalized Wrigley Field
This morning, Bruce Levine had two guests on his radio show talking about the ongoing Cubs-rooftops shenanigans.  One of the possibilities that appears to have surfaced is that the Cubs may buy out the rooftops, and it almost sounds like the only hitch is the price tag.  In the event that the Cubs CAN buy... Read more »
By Rice Cube,
February 1, 2014 at 2:14 pm
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