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Nicknamed "the Friendly Confines," Wrigley Field has been home to the Cubs since 1916. Its original name was Weeghman Park when it was built in 1914 for the Federal League's Chicago Federals, also known as the Chicago Whales. When the Whales folded and the Cubs moved in, it was known as Cubs Park. In 1926, it was renamed Wrigley Field after William Wrigley, who was owner of both the Cubs and the chewing gum company that bears his name. Located at the corner of Clark and Addison Streets on the North Side, it is surrounded by the neighborhood that eventually became known as Wrigleyville. It was the last major league ballpark to install lights, on Aug. 8, 1988, and is the second oldest ballpark...
Nicknamed "the Friendly Confines," Wrigley Field has been home to the Cubs since 1916. Its original name was Weeghman Park when it was built in 1914 for the Federal League's Chicago Federals, also known as the Chicago Whales. When the Whales folded and the Cubs moved in, it was known as Cubs Park. In 1926, it was renamed Wrigley Field after William Wrigley, who was owner of both the Cubs and the chewing gum company that bears his name. Located at the corner of Clark and Addison Streets on the North Side, it is surrounded by the neighborhood that eventually became known as Wrigleyville. It was the last major league ballpark to install lights, on Aug. 8, 1988, and is the second oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park, which was built in 1912. Wrigley's most distinctive features include its ivy-covered outfield walls. It last hosted a World Series in 1945.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 9:35 a.m. Bans, bans, and more bans! Mike McConnell has a thing to say about that bottled water ban at Loyola. 12 - 3 p.m. John Williams 2:05 p.m. Two words – Parking....Tags: Wrigleyville, Entertainment, Johnny Depp
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Walgreens Celebrity Batkid Sweepstakes
2012 Walgreens "Celebrity Batkid" Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES - NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.
1. CONTEST DEADLINES: This Contest starts at 12:01 a.m. Central time on March 26th, 2012, and ends at 5:00 p.m....Tags: Chicago Cubs, Celebrities, Entertainment, Civil Unrest, Major League Baseball
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 5:35 a.m. Tune into Johnny B as he broadcasts live from Wrigley Field's Captain Morgan Club. Guests include Gary Pressey, Keith Moreland, Tom Ricketts and many, many more. 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Mike McConnell 9:...Tags: Thomas Ricketts
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Ricketts on pursuit of Theo, Kenney's future and more
David KaplanWith Theo Epstein and Co. firmly ensconced in the Cubs offices at Wrigley Field, Tuesday was time for Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts to finally discuss the process that he followed in wooing Epstein away from his hometown Boston Red Sox. Ricketts shed some...Tags: Thomas Ricketts, Renovation, Chicago Cubs, Comcast SportsNet (tv network), Jim Hendry
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 7:35 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier learns how to reel in the big one from the state record holder for walleyes. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 11:05am Don’t make up your mind about the State of the Union...Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Stan Bowman, Brad Paisley, Chicago Blackhawks Game Tickets, Paul Green
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 8:08 a.m. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville talks about Jonathon Toews injury and tonight's game against Nashville when he joins Jonathon Brandmeier. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 10:05 a.m. Are we only a few...Tags: Brad Paisley, Chicago Blackhawks Game Tickets, Joel Quenneville
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SNERD - October 18, 2011
"Theo-mania" has engulfed the Chicago area as the Cubs make a bold move to finally end their historic 103-year drought without a championship. While salivating Cubs fans anxiously await "Theo's Reign," naturally, Snerd is busy with the hard-to-find,...Tags: Wrigleyville, Executive Branch, Government, Theo Epstein, Dining and Drinking
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Bill Moller in for Greg Jarrett 6:39 a.m. There's some good news for Chicago area home prices! Chicago Magazine real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin has the details. 7:09 a.m. Should Herman Cain...Tags: Paul Green, Chicago Sports Tickets, Chicago, White House, Roger Waters
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Bill Moller in for Greg Jarrett 6:09 a.m. Senator Mark Kirk talks about Iran, Herman Cain and Penn State when he joins Bill Moller (in for Greg Jarrett). 6:39 a.m. Karen Freeman-Wilson, the new mary...Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Behavioral Conditions, Science, Joel Quenneville, WTTW
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SNERD - November 10th, 2011
Raising Cain's Appetite As he attempts to rescue his reputation, political future, and front-running presidential candidacy, embattled Republican Herman Cain is dealing with allegations of sexual harassment by strapping on the feedbag. But rather than...Tags: Frank Sinatra, Herman Cain, Restaurants, Pump Room, College Sports
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Monday, November 14, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:09 a.m. Did Speaker Madigan cost taxpayers almost a half billion dollards due to political manuevering at McCormick Place? Jim Kirk, Chief of Editorial Operations for Crain’s...Tags: Chicago Bears, Tom Skilling, McCormick Place, Cook County, Chicago
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 7:40 a.m. Chicago Tribune movie critic Michael Phillips joins Greg Jarrett and tells us which movies take advantage of the extended Thanksgiving weekend. He'll give us the scoop on the movies opening on Wednesday: The...Tags: Newt Gingrich, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Tribune, Holidays, Michael Phillips
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