Saturday, July 24, 2004

I don't know how many people are aware of falling concrete at Wrigley.

A Plainfield man said a brick-sized chunk of concrete fell from a tier above his family after a Cubs game July 16, nearly striking his 5-year-old son.

Another fan reported to the city on June 9 that he saw falling debris along the first-base side, Buildings Commissioner Stan Kaderbek said. No one was injured, and the Cubs inspected the area in question at the request of the city, he said.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley said Wednesday he would not hesitate to shut down sections or the entire ballpark to protect fans from falling debris.


I think the Tribune spends a few million dollars a year on up keep of the stadium. So they have been doing their best over the years to keep Wrigley in tip top shape. I could not imagine the Cubs playing in somewhere besides Wrigley Field.