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"Without views into Wrigley Field there is no rooftop business," according to the lawsuit filed by the owners of two rooftop businesses.

Wrigley rooftops sue Cubs, accusing team of price-fixing scheme

August 19, 2019 at 7:55 a.m.

A group of Wrigley rooftop businesses sued the Chicago Cubs and team chairman Tom Ricketts in federal court Tuesday, accusing the team of violating the terms of its revenue-sharing contract...

The Ricketts family, owner of the Chicago Cubs, has purchased three apartment buildings with rooftop businesses, including 3639 N. Sheffield Ave.

Cubs owner buys 3 Wrigley rooftops

June 16, 2018 at 7:48 p.m.

The Ricketts family, owner of the Chicago Cubs, has purchased three neighboring apartment buildings and their rooftop businesses, property records and sources confirmed late Friday. County property records show that...

Wrigley rooftop owner, bank reach settlement

August 19, 2019 at 7:51 a.m.

Fifth Third Bank and a Wrigley rooftop owner reached a settlement stemming from the bank's November complaint alleging the owner's business owed more than $18 million on mortgages and had...

An overall view and the grandstands as Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers to Jose Abreu in the first inning.

How will Cuba decision affect baseball?

August 19, 2019 at 7:43 a.m.

Over the last 50 years, at least five dozen Cuban baseball players have reached the major leagues, with scores more playing in the minors. More may be on the way,...

Ex-Quinn aide wins close vote to lead city-state sports body

May 8, 2019 at 6:18 p.m.

Gov. Pat Quinn is not short on late-inning drama as he prepares to leave office in about a month. A contentious 4-3 vote by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority board...

The completed bleachers in left field before the Cubs-Mets game on May 11.

Cubs, rooftop owners feud worsens over attempts to buy clubs

August 19, 2019 at 7:38 a.m.

Wrigley Field's bleachers aren't the only thing being torn down in the North Side neighborhood. The relationship between the Chicago Cubs and surrounding rooftop club owners, long a source of...

Brian Schwartz, owner of Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, with vintage tickets to Chicago sporting events.

Sports teams are phasing out hard tickets; why?

May 15, 2019 at 7:38 p.m.

Fans who buy 2015 White Sox season tickets will get their choice of the best available seats, a special pin and hat, a media guide, the option to buy postseason...

Landmarks panel OKs latest Wrigley sign plans

June 18, 2018 at 4:26 a.m.

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks on Thursday approved another revised plan from the Chicago Cubs to renovate Wrigley Field, with this one coming after the National Park Service made recommendations...

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu's bat displayed at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY as the Cuban slugger set a record for 10 home runs and 31 RBIs through the end of April as a rookie.

Jose Abreu’s mysterious journey

August 19, 2019 at 7:29 a.m.

Jose Abreu's harrowing journey to the White Sox began last year on a small boat on the shores of Cuba. "I've heard Abreu's story, and I thought mine was crazy,"...

Retired Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis is among former NFL players who have sued Garry Stern and his former firm. Stern was indicted on charges related to preparing fraudulent tax returns.

Chicago lawyer behind NFL players’ tax deals is indicted

June 17, 2018 at 6:05 a.m.

A Chicago attorney — already accused of helping NFL players and other people falsely claim millions in tax credits — has been indicted on charges related to preparing fraudulent tax...

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