In the 2000s, the Chicago Cubs and the owners of the rooftops surrounding Wrigley Field had quite a tiff going on. The Cubs put up fences in the bleachers blocking the view of the Wrigleyville rooftops, so the rooftop owners built their seats higher above it. Then the ballclub put up another screen blocking the view, claiming it was for "post 9/11 security screens." After years … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Wrigleyville rooftop owners: more friction inevitable
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White Flag Warriors
By Paul Schmidt "We'd rather make our children martyrs than murderers We'd rather make our children White Flag Warriors..." --"White Flag Warriors," Flobots, featuring Tim McIlrath of Rise Against With apologies to the Flobots, whose song White Flag Warriors (I think) is about a generation who would rather not fight the wars our government is sending us to and parents who … [Read more...] about White Flag Warriors
Cubs’ Tax Infuriates Cactus League Fans
By: Melissa S. Wollering Should Cactus League fans foot the bill for a new Chicago Cubs Spring Training stadium in Mesa, Arizona? Too late. We don’t have a choice. … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Tax Infuriates Cactus League Fans