Renovation
Mayor Won’t Talk Specifics On Wrigley Deal, But Confident It Will Get Final OK
Mayor Rahm Emanuel acknowledged Tuesday there are still many details yet to be worked out in the deal on a $500 million plan to renovate Wrigley Field, but he doesn’t think that’s a problem.
Wrigley Field Renovation Deal Reached
The historic home of the Chicago Cubs will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement announced Sunday night between the City of Chicago and the ball team.
Still No Deal On Wrigley Field Renovation
No face to face talks between City officials and the Cubs today. And still no deal on Wrigley renovations and Community development.
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.
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.
Cubs Give Up Persuading City In Diverting Tax Revenues For Wrigley Renovations
The Cubs have given up efforts to persuade the city to divert tax revenues to help fund Wrigley Field renovations – for now, at least – and have shifted their efforts toward getting restrictions at the ballpark eased to allow more sponsorship revenue, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said Saturday.
$12 Million Renovation Planned For Chicago’s City Hall
A $12 million renovation plan is in the works for Chicago’s century-old City Hall.
Report: Wirtz Family To Renovate Historic Downtown Building; Retail Tenants Must Go
A plan to renovate a historic downtown building will benefit the prominent Chicago family that owns it, but it may not be such good news for those who pay the rent.
Public Meeting Planned On Dan Ryan Red Line Rehab
The Chicago Transit Authority on Monday night will hold the first in a series of public meetings about a bold plan to rebuild part of the CTA Red Line in a matter of months.
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Alderman Opposes Key Parts Of Wrigley Renovation Plan
A Chicago alderman on Monday said he opposes parts of a plan that would allow the Chicago Cubs to generate more revenue out of Wrigley Field, according to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our Lady Of Angels Church Reborn With Help Of Volunteers
A Humboldt Park church synonymous with tragedy — a 1958 fire that killed 92 children next door — will be re-dedicated this weekend. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Emanuel: City, Cubs Nearing Deal On Wrigley Field Renovation Plan
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city is nearing a deal with the Cubs to renovate Wrigley Field.
Cubs Roll Out Plan For Patio Deck, Scoreboard In Right Field
A new patio deck and overall look to the revamped right-field bleachers at Wrigley Field should be the most dramatic aesthetic change to the ballpark’s interior in years when it’s unveiled for the home opener April 5.
Emanuel: Epstein’s Arrival Has No Bearing On Wrigley Renovation Support
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says his excitement about Theo Epstein coming to the Cubs has no bearing on to proposals for a publicly funded renovation of Wrigley Field.
Architect Wants To Expand Union Station
CHICAGO (WBBM) – Union Station is running out of room for trains, even though Metra commuters are asking for more service, Amtrak is setting ridership records, and advocates want to make Union Station the hub […]
Owner Of Historic Park Ridge Theater Eyes $1.5M Renovation
Park Ridge’s Pickwick Theatre holds local and national designation as a historic building, but some very modern upgrades could be on the way.
Red, Purple Line ‘L’ Plans Remain A Hot Topic
Two months after the CTA proposed closing five stops or even digging a new subway for the Red and Purple line ‘L’ system, improvements to the busy transit lines remains a hot topic.
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