Article: Cubs ask lights decision // Wrigley Field face-lift tied in

The Cubs are urging Mayor Washington to speed resolution of the no-lights issue at Wrigley Field to permit installation of permanent lights in time for this year's National League playoffs.

If laws banning night baseball are repealed, team officials said Friday, Wrigley Field would get a major face-lift, including 40 luxury skyboxes, 10,000 extra seats and new upper deck concessions and washrooms.

Donald Grenesko, vice president of business operations, said the Cubs' early season success has renewed concerns among league officials about where the team would host playoff and World Series games this year.

City-sponsored talks with area community organizations have dragged on for nearly ...

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