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Article: Tribune Statement Regarding Wrigley Field.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-10 June 2008-Tribune Company: Tribune Statement Regarding Wrigley Field(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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CHICAGO -- Tribune Company today issued the following statement regarding its negotiations with the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (ISFA) on the disposition of Wrigley Field:

"Tribune and ISFA have been unable to come to terms on an agreement to transfer ownership of Wrigley Field into a public trust. As an employee-owned organization, Tribune has been clear and unwavering in its commitment to a transaction that is favorable to the public, to the company, and to the Cubs. Unfortunately, ISFA's proposal did ...

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