Save Wrigleyville Meeting, 16 May 2010, Part 1 of 2

Concerned neighbors and members of the world-famous iO Improv Theater gathered to discuss ways to fight the impending destruction of an entire block in Wrigleyville, home of the the Chicago Cubs. 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney has approved a plan by a developer to level the block across from Wrigley Field so that a huge mall can be built. This would destroy existing, vibrant businesses that together employ hundreds of people and bring millions of dollars to the neighborhood every year. The mall would feature a 9-story hotel, large retailers and condos. It would destroy the personality of this cherished neighborhood forever.

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News & Politics

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• wrigleyville
• chicago cubs
• tom tunney
• 44th ward
• developers
• M&R Development
• Chicago City Council
• suburbanization
• preservation
• Charna Halpern
• Tara DeFrancisco
• improv olympic
• io improv
• comedy
• theater