Tom Ricketts

Shimoda is the first Special Olympics athlete to inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.

"More than one kid was like, 'Wow coach this is so nice, it makes us appreciate what we have.'" 

The remarks hint at the continuing battle over the plaza's restrictions

The plaza will be restricted to ticket holders on game days, but other events will be open to all.

The Cubs chairman spoke to City Club Chicago during a Monday luncheon.

A multitude of topics, including the 1060 Project, were addressed at the Cubs Convention Saturday.

The plaza will open next to the ballpark next year.

Theo Epstein might not be a master of disguise.

Chapman said he "regrets" not exercising better judgment after he was accused of choking his girlfriend.

There was little discussion of the merits of the ordinance during a busy City Council meeting Wednesday.

The chairman of the Cubs spoke with Lakeview business owners Wednesday.

Instead of a compromise, Tunney introduced further restrictions on the plaza Wednesday.

"Um, we're going to maintain the historical integrity of it," Cubs chairman jokes.

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts gave an update on the massive, multiyear Wrigley Field renovation.

Construction of the hotel, which will begin soon, is expected to take 20 months.