Committee on License and Consumer Protection
October 26, 2022
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, Clear limits are set by the Municipal Code of Chicago and an associated contract with the Chicago Cubs on when, and how many, night games may be played each season at Wrigley Field; and
WHEREAS, A situation has arisen that calls for consideration of a one-time departure from the foregoing limitations; namely, the 2023 Major League All Star Game is scheduled to take place from July 10-13, 2023, with the Chicago Cubs scheduled to play their first game after the All Star Break on Friday, July 14, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, Rescheduling the game from the afternoon to the evening would give the Chicago Cubs additional time to travel, and thus they would be a team better prepared to win; and
WHEREAS, The one-game scheduling allowance provided by this ordinance is specifically and explicitly for one time only, and is of no precedential effect whatsoever; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. The Chicago Cubs may hold a Major League Baseball game at Wrigley Field at 7:05 p.m. on July 14, 2023. This shall count as one of the games allowed under Section 4-156-430(B)(2)(a).
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect following due passage and approval.