Wrigleyville

City Hall

Council delays votes on migrant funding, $1.25 billion bond issue, ShotSpotter

Votes on $70 million to help migrants and the bond issue to fund housing and economic development now are set for Friday. The Council was, however, poised to approve a slew of other measures.

By Fran Spielman

Cubs

Going into home opener, Cubs fans optimistic about playoff chances: 'New team, new hope'

Chilly weather and rain didn’t deter fans looking forward to a new team under a new manager. The Cubs rewarded the crowd by beating the Rockies 5-0 Monday afternoon.

By Jessica Ma

City Hall

Rooftop signs on buildings around Wrigley pitched in proposed ordinance

Backed by 44th Ward Ald. Bennett Lawson, the measure would pave the way for more signs on two buildings that don’t have clubs. The Cubs also could install signs on all 13 buildings the Ricketts family owns around the field.

By Fran Spielman

Wrigley rooftops on Opening Day of the 2021 season.

City Hall

Hard liquor sales proposed at rooftop clubs surrounding Wrigley Field

Cubs spokesman Julian Green said an update of a 20-year-old rooftop ordinance that authorized beer and wine sales only for baseball games is long overdue.

By Fran Spielman

News

6 hospitalized in Wrigleyville crash

All six people were listed in fair to serious condition, according to Chicago fire officials.

By Sun-Times Wire

People ice skating at Wintrust Winterland at Wrigley Field.

Entertainment and Culture

At Wrigley Field ‘Winterland,’ a chance to go on the field and enjoy ice rides on a wintry day

Sunday is the final day for the Wintrust Winterland at Gallagher Way, which offers ice skating, ice bumper cars and other activities at the Cubs’ ballpark.

By Erica Thompson

Legendary Wrigley Field vender Rocco Caputo pours a Bud Light into a plastic cup, wearing a blue cubs hat, in the stands of the stadium.

Obituaries

Rocco Caputo, beloved Wrigley Field vendor who appeared on ‘Undercover Boss,’ dies at 56

At 16, Caputo followed in his father’s footsteps. His smile and friendly attitude earned him many regular customers, and his work ethic drew praise from a Cubs boss.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

Bank apps like this one have been used by robbers to loot victims’ accounts.

‘Bank jackings’ in Chicago see robbers drain victims’ accounts with their phone apps

By Frank Main, Tom Schuba, and 1 more

Jeremiah Watson stands for a photo near the Citgo at 76th and S South Chicago on the South Side, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Watson was robbed as he walking to the Citgo Gas Station in October.

The Watchdogs

Chicago is seeing largest spike in robberies in over 20 years, analysis shows

Nearly 4,900 robberies happened between July 1 and Nov. 26, a more than 55% increase compared to the previous five months. That’s the largest percentage increase in robberies between consecutive five-month periods since at least 2001.

By Sophie Sherry and Alden Loury

Fall Out Boy performs inside Wrigley Field, during the Chicago kickoff of its So Much For (Tour) Dust tour, Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Music

You didn’t need to be at Wrigley Field to hear Fall Out Boy

Fans or foes of Fall Out Boy could hear the first night of the group’s 25-date tour outside the field from miles away.

By Katelyn Haas

Crime

DUI charges filed after witnesses follow driver accused of running over pedicab driver and hitting several vehicles in Wrigleyville

A California man was charged with DUI and several traffic citations after police said he crashed into several vehicles and struck a pedicab driver outside Wrigley Field.

By Rosemary Sobol and Allison Novelo

LGBTQIA+

Cubs celebrate Pride night with special market outside Wrigley Field: ‘I feel good being in this place right now’

Sixteen LGBTQ+-owned and friendly businesses selling baked goods, clothing, candles, scents and jewelry set up booths in Gallagher Way before the Pirates game.

By Emmanuel Camarillo

Bruce Lee and his lawyer walk out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a hearing in February 2022.

News

Chicago man accused of selling fake Cubs hats while on probation for selling fake White Sox tickets

He was convicted for multiple counts of wire fraud in 2021 for yearslong White Sox ticket scheme.

By Kaitlin Washburn

Wrigley Field rooftop owners George Loukas, owner of Cubby Bear, Sports Corner and Vines, left, and Beth Murphy, owner of Murphy’s Bleachers, at a community meeting in 2013. She understood the relationship between the neighborhood and the Cubs and advocated for the neighborhood.

Obituaries

Beth Murphy, beloved owner of Murphy’s Bleachers, occasional thorn in side of Cubs, dead at 68

Beth Murphy loved the Cubs, but she did not fear opposing the team when it came to businesses and the interests of residents of the area, where she was loved and respected.

By Mitch Dudek

Cubs

Joy, for now, in Wrigleyville: Cubs fans flock to season opener

The Cubs faced the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday at Wrigley Field in their first game of the season, with fans showing up in the neighborhood to celebrate Opening Day hours before the first pitch.

By Catherine Odom

Music

Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band coming to Wrigley Field in August

The shows are part of the 73-year-old superstar’s first major tour with the band in six years.

By Darel Jevens

Dozens ice skate around an ice rink located inside Wrigley Fields outfield, Friday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2022.

News

Skating through the outfield: ‘Winterland’ at Wrigley Field

Winter activities at Gallagher Way have been expanded into the ballpark this year, with a bigger ice rink and carnival rides. Outside, the Christkindlmarket is back.

By Violet Miller

City Hall

Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%

The salary of Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gone up since Mayor Richard M. Daley held the job in 2005. Also on Wednesday, the council approved a resolution of support for the Jewish community, citing recent antisemitic comments by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

By Fran Spielman

Crime

5 times last weekend, gunmen approached people near Wrigley Field, forced them into cars and robbed them, police say

No injuries were reported in the robberies, which occurred on a stretch of Clark Street between Addison and Roscoe streets, south of Wrigley, police said.

By Fran Spielman and Allison Novelo

Cubs

A few degrees above freezing. No matter. Passion burns bright for Cubs fans on Opening Day

One fan listed his Opening Day apparel: Three pairs of socks, two hats, three pairs of pants, and five layers under his winter coat.

By Mitch Dudek and Cadence Quaranta