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Harry Caray Statue at Wrigley Vandalized

CHICAGO (AP) -- The statue outside Wrigley Field of legendary Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray has been vandalized. Cubs spokesman Peter Chase says most of the white spray paint that appeared on Sunday has been removed. The graffiti said "Sox'' and a second, illegible word. Chase says the team is trying to find out...

Chicago Storm Damages Wrigley Field

CHICAGO (AP) -- Wrigley Field has been damaged by a severe storm that caused tiles to fall from the top of the press box at the 97-year-old ballpark. Emergency Management spokesman Roderick Drew says high winds from the snowstorm battering Chicago on Tuesday night sent the tiles flying. Two streets near the Chicago Cubs'...

Chicago Blizzard of 2011 [LIVE CAMS]

After all the dire predictions and pre-emptive school closings, the snowstorm has arrived ... big time. If you live in the Midwest, you can look out a window and see what the snowpocalypse looks like. Surge Desk's windows are a long way from Chicago, so we thought we'd check in on the Windy (Snowy) City via webcam to see...

No Bail for Chicago Bomb Suspect

CHICAGO (Sept. 22) -- A 22-year-old Lebanese immigrant accused of placing a backpack he thought contained a bomb near Chicago's Wrigley Field was no terrorist, just someone seeking quick fortune and fame in America, his attorney and a friend said Wednesday. But a federal judge denied bail for Sami Samir Hassoun,...

Man Arrested After Alleged Bomb Attempt in Chicago

CHICAGO (Sept. 20) -- A man arrested for allegedly placing a backpack he thought contained an explosive near Chicago's Wrigley Field also talked about poisoning Lake Michigan, bombing a landmark skyscraper and assassinating Mayor Richard Daley, according to a federal complaint filed Monday. Sami Samir Hassoun, 22, a...

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Report: Rahm Hopes To Make Wrigley Field More Like Fenway

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reportedly has a new vision for Wrigley Field that he hopes will help bring in the revenue that the 98-year-old ballpark needs for renovation without leaving the city's taxpayers to pay the tab.

THE HUFFINGTON POST - LOCAL

Cubs Fans Hike From Mesa To Wrigley To Help Break A Curse

A group of six hikers -- plus a billy goat named Wrigley -- on Saturday began a hike from the Chicago Cubs' Hohokam Park spring training grounds in Mesa, Ariz., to Wrigley Field.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Changes Are Coming To Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs are expected next month to approach the city's landmarks commission for permission to erect a new, 75-foot LED sign at Wrigley Field's right field -- the first of many renovations the team has in store for its home stadium.

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Larry King at Wrigley Field

Larry King was political, his new best friend is Putin, and Jesse Jackson and Larry discussed whether to actually support the jobs-losing Obama.

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Best Game Day Eats Near Wrigley Field and The Cell

Not to knock baseball food, but sometimes you want something a little more substantial.

Background on wrigley field

Wrigley Field is a baseball venue located in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales.

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