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The proposed 10-story structure could shrink if the developer can maintain a similar number of rooms.

"The Cubs need to be much more accountable about parking strategies," Tunney said.

Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) said the Cubs are providing "unprecedented" neighborhood protections in exchange.

A neighborhood meeting sees non-members show up to support the team's efforts.

The Cubs chairman said the team had the necessary support despite neighborhood opposition.

Chain is giving neighborhood plenty of time for input, community representatives told.

Owner said he'd consider moving the team if they can't place a TV screen in the outfield.

Saturday's Cover Your Bases will be a fraction of the size of the rowdy holiday crawl, officials said.

But Beth Murphy said first choice is unobstructed views, seat at the table as Wrigley plan finalized.

The Cubs and the city agreed to a framework for the $500 million ballpark and neighborhood overhaul.

A final deal, the Cubs chairman admitted Monday, may not happen for months.

Lakeview Action Coalition and Chateau Hotel residents were disappointed with the amount of progress made.