Wrigley Field

The CTA plans to charge residents for parking spots under train tracks in Lakeview, an area with already tight parking near Wrigley Field. The initiative targets spots behind homes on North Wilton Avenue.

The Cubs and Mets' series-opening game was rained out Monday night in New York, leading to a doubleheader on Wednesday. The Cubs previously had their game against the Blue Jays rained out on Sunday, rescheduled for August 6.

Cubs lefty Justin Steele, recovering from elbow surgery, acknowledges uncertainty about returning to peak performance but remains confident in his eventual comeback. The Cubs' leadership expresses cautious hope for his return, while Steele emphasizes his belief in his abilities despite setbacks.

Chicago Bears fans in Chicago expressed anger over the team's plan to build a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, with some vowing opposition and criticizing the potential name 'Indiana Bears.' Conversely, fans from Indiana, including Gary resident Terrance Weems, welcomed the move, emphasizing Northwest Indiana's historical connection to Chicago.

Ready-to-drink cocktails have become widely available in the U.S., with brands like Cutwaters, BuzzBallz, and BeatBox offering high-alcohol canned options sold in stadiums and retail stores. In 2025, Americans consumed nearly 11 billion servings of these products, with premixed cocktail sales rising 40% year-over-year while beer sales declined slightly.

Lucky Strike Wrigleyville, a large entertainment venue across from Wrigley Field, has permanently closed, leaving 35-40 employees without jobs. The closure, announced abruptly after initial claims of a temporary remodeling shutdown, impacts Wrigleyville's evolving sports-and-entertainment corridor. DraftKings Sportsbook also announced it would stop in-person betting operations at Wrigley Field due to rising taxes.

DraftKings is closing its Wrigley Field sportsbook due to Illinois' sports gambling tax structure, which imposes a 25-cent tax on the first 20 million internet-based bets annually and 50 cents thereafter. The closure will occur on May 31. The restaurant, bar, and sports entertainment establishment will remain open.