Monday, 15 April 2013 13:43
Cubs president guarantees World Series win after stadium improvements
CHICAGO (AP) - Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts says a $500 million deal with the city of Chicago to renovate the nearly century-old Wrigley Field is a milestone.
Ricketts spoke to reporters Monday at Wrigley Field, the day after the deal with the city was announced. The plans include an electronic video screen and more night games. It still needs final approval.
Ricketts says money earned from the proposal would give the team the resources to get to the World Series. He says if the plan is approved the team would "win the World Series" for its fans and players. The last World Series championship for the Cubs came in 1908 - six years before Wrigley was built.
Ricketts calls it a "massive investment" that includes community contributions, like $1 million for a park.
Published in
Local News
Latest News
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Joplin awarded $200,000 grant
A Maryland-based foundation has awarded Joplin a $200,000 grant to build a butterfly garden to help tornado survivors. The goal of the project is to create natural settings to help...
Fans thrilled to see soccer at Busch Stadium
Thousands of soccer fans were treated to an exhibition match between two of the world's most successful teams. The Busch Stadium field was transformed into a pitch for last nig...
IDOT: Some construction suspended over holiday weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion. The Illin...
Illinois' first "common core" math curriculum ready
The Illinois State Board of Education has released the state's first set of math courses under the new common core standards. Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon and the boar...
Prosecutor: Feds probe St. Clair County judge
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A metro-east judge's docket of hundreds of cases has been reassigned after the county's top prosecutor revealed that the judge is under federal investiga...
IL House set to vote on compromise carry-conceal bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House is expected to vote Friday on legislation allowing public possession of concealed guns. The bill passed the House Judiciary Committe...
3 Injured After Bridge Collapse in Washington State
Mount Vernon, WA (ABC) - Three people were sent to the hospital after a portion of an Interstate 5 highway bridge in Mount Vernon, Wash., collapsed Thursday, dumping three vehic...
Boy Scouts vote to allow gay boys to join
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. Of the local Scout l...
