CubsChic

The Cubs finally gave Lou the 1800th win of his career, but much later in the season than we’d all hoped for. Here’s hoping that he gets a lot closer to 1900 before this season is over.

Yesterday was beautiful all around, great weather combined with a Cubs victory. Too bad I had to sell my tickets due to other obligations. Of course, I’ll be there tonight, when it’s expected to be cold and rainy. We’re getting used to it, though, and have our layering down to a science. Let’s hope that the Cubs can snap Colorado’s three game winning streak and start their own.

Looks like plans for the hotel/apartment/retail across from Wrigley is moving forward. Developers, with the help of Alderman Tunney, might be able to ruin the feel of Wrigleyville from outside before the Ricketts can do it from the inside (starting with their red Toyota sign). I’m all for reasonable development, but 135 apartments, 137 Hyatt hotel rooms and 145,000 square feet of retail does seem a bit much for that area. The structure will be about eight stories tall, stretching from Sheffield to Clark on Addison. Depending on the required setbacks, it might seem like a tunnel walking from the ‘el’ to the main gate. The building will also spread a block south on Clark, taking out yet more low-rise buildings. 

Now that Tunney has given his blessing, it’s practically a done deal. Too bad they couldn’t have done something smaller and more fitting with the neighborhood. I understand the need for a nice hotel in the area, but do we really need more apartments in Wrigleyville?