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Wrigley Field sale to state looking like latest Cubs loser

Posted on March 17, 2008

Chicago Tribune

This article explores the difficulties plaguing a potential deal to sell Wrigley Field to the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, a state government entity. In it, the Civic Federation notes that given the political deadlock in Springfield and the state's $750 million deficit, it might not be possible to get the necessary bonding approval from the General Assembly.