After months (years?) of waiting, the Cubs have reached a deal with the city of Chicago for the renovation of Wrigley Field.  in addition to the better player facilities and fan amenities announced in January, the Cubs also got approval for:

• A 6,000 square foot video screen in left field
• A 1,000 foot sign similar to the current Toyota sign in left field
• Pushed out outfield walls, taking over the current sidewalks on Waveland and Sheffield
• Restoration of the current scoreboard, with a new LED board beneath it
• New LED ribbon boards along the upper deck
• Up to 10 additional night games
• A potential 3:05 start time for Friday games
• The ability to host up to 4 concerts a year without them counting against the night game count
• Street fairs on Sheffield for weekend games between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• A new hotel on the current McDonald’s site
• The long-awaited triangle building at the corner of Clark and Waveland

The Cubs hope to get things started as soon as this season ends, but may still face a lawsuit from the rooftop owners over the new jumbotron blocking their view.  The pushed out outfield walls are a hedge against that, as the large video screen can be pushed further back in order to lessen the effect on the rooftops.

Time will tell if the Wrigley Field renovations ever get off the ground, but the initial hurdle, after months of legal wrangling, have been passed.