Ald. Tom Tunney
Wrigleyville Residents Discuss Cubs’ Renovation Plans, Offers To Move
As the Cubs defeated the arch-rival Cardinals several blocks away, neighborhood residents and a Cubs vice president again discussed details of the Wrigley Field renovation plan, and possible competition to move the team.
Wrigley Renovation Deal Expected Soon
The Cubs and the city of Chicago are in the process of finalizing a deal for the renovation of Wrigley Field.
Sources: Wrigley Renovation Deal Could Be Done By Home Opener
The Chicago Cubs and their Wrigleyville neighbors appeared close to an agreement Tuesday to give Cubs owners the green light for their planned renovation of the team’s landmark stadium.
Sources: Fight Over Video Screen Size Holding Up Wrigley Renovation Talks
With the Cubs’ self-imposed Monday deadline quickly approaching for a deal on $300 million in renovations for Wrigley Field, the major sticking point appears to be the size of a Jumbotron-style video screen the team wants for the stadium.
Tunney: Suggestion To Move Wrigley Scoreboard ‘Dismissed’
Wrigleyville Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) on Wednesday flatly denied reports that he suggested tearing down the landmark hand-operated scoreboard at Wrigley Field to make way for a big video display that would not block the views of rooftop clubs around the ballpark.
Ald. Tom Tunney Digs In Against More Signs, Night Games At Wrigley
The Cubs got the go-ahead Thursday to hold two more summer concerts at Wrigley Field, but that could be all they get for a while if local Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) has his way.
Ricketts Family Plans Athletic Club In New Hotel, Pressures Emanuel On Wrigley Deal
The billionaire family that owns the Cubs sweetened the pot Wednesday in an apparent attempt to prod Mayor Rahm Emanuel into siding with the team in the dispute over Wrigley Field signage that’s holding up a $300 million plan to renovate the historic ballpark.
South Side Irish Parade Crackdown Could Also Result In Pride Parade Arrests
Rowdy drunks would pay through the nose if they try again to take over a South Side Irish Parade that made a family-oriented comeback last year, thanks to a crackdown approved Wednesday that could lead to a rash of arrests at the Pride Parade.
Report: Mayor Supports Cubs’ Plan To Renovate Wrigley
The Cubs’ $300 million plan to renovate Wrigley Field reportedly has early support from Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but could face opposition from the owners of rooftop bars across the street, and the alderman allied with them.
‘Legacy Walk’ In Lakeview Honors LGBT Community
You can get an education simply by walking up Halsted Street in the Lakeview neighborhood on the North Side, thanks to the newly-dedicated “Legacy Walk.”
Tunney: New Route Will Keep Gay Pride Parade More Manageable
Officials say this year’s Gay Pride Parade will be more controlled—and manageable—that last year’s parade, which drew nearly 800,000 people.
Tunney Wants To Crack Down On Parking Permit Resales Near Wrigley
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) wants to crack down on Wrigleyville residents who sell their neighborhood parking permits.
Ann Sather Set To Open Restaurant In Edgewater Near Loyola
Ann Sather, the popular local Swedish restaurant chain owned by Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), will be opening a new location in the Edgewater neighborhood just south of Loyola University, according to multiple reports.
Aldermen Urge Public Transportation Use For Cubs, Sox Games
Opening day has arrived for the Cubs, and the team and the local alderman are urging fans to use public transportation.
Chicago LGBT Leaders React To California Ruling On Marriage Law
Chicago LGBT leaders are reacting Tuesday to the ruling in California that overturned Proposition 8, which prohibited same-sex marriage in the Golden State and took away the right after it had already been granted.
Cubs Narrowly Win Landmark Approval For Electronic Ad Sign
The Cubs have won approval from a landmark review panel for a new advertising sign in the Wrigley Field bleachers, but they could face a big hurdle ahead.
Alderman Seeks To Scale Back Mayor’s Parking ‘Congestion Fee’
A North Side alderman wants to scale back Mayor Emanuel’s $2-a-day “congestion fee” for parking in the city’s garages and lots, so that it only applies during weekday business hours when congestion is an issue.
Church Objects To New Route For Pride Parade
A Catholic church in Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood is objecting to the proposed new route of the Gay Pride Parade.
Wal-Mart Now Open Near Boystown Strip
A Wal-Mart store is now open in Lakeview, although not the one that generated a flurry of controversy among neighbors earlier this year.
LGBT Senior Housing Development To Go Ahead In Boystown
A handful of housing projects designed specifically for LGBT senior citizens are springing up around the country, and Chicago is about to get one soon.
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