Chicago Gives Cubs More Night Games At Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Without debate, the City Council on Wednesday agreed to increase the number of night games at Wrigley Field, as part of the Cubs' plan to renovate the landmark stadium.
The team will be able to increase the number of night games each year from 30 to 46. The team also would be allowed to play six 3:05 p.m. games on Fridays and Wrigley could host four concerts a year.
In exchange, the Cubs would have to pay for the extra security and cleanup costs, and give up one night game after any season when Wrigley hosts more than four non-baseball events – such as concerts, or college football games.
The additional night games are just one part of the team's massive plan to overhaul Wrigley Field.
The $500 million plan would allow the Cubs to build a 6,000-square-foot video screen in left field, an 800-square-foot see-through sign in right field, a new hotel across the street, and an adjacent office building. The team would also make major repairs to the aging ballpark's deteriorating concrete, and upgrade the concourse with new amenities.
The renovations to Wrigley must face a separate vote by several different bodies, including the Commission on Chicago Landmarks and the Chicago Plan Commission.
