Voters Speak Out About Chicago Sports Venues
Residents Near Wrigley and Soldier Field Are Heard On Election Day

POSTED: 11:19 a.m. CST March 20, 2002
UPDATED: 12:00 p.m. CST March 20, 2002

CHICAGO -- Alongside the candidates, both Wrigley Field and Soldier Field appeared on the ballot in a handful of precincts.

On the north side where the Chicago Cubs organization is hoping to expand the bleacher section at "The Friendly Confines," Wrigley neighbors were asked to vote in a referendum.

Residents have expressed concern over the added traffic and possible safety problems presented by added attendance.

On election day, more than 1,000 voters in the Wrigley Field area decided the Cubs would have to address those concerns before expanding the stadium.

Voters in four precincts near Soldier Field were asked if the Chicago Bears should be allowed to sell the naming rights to the stadium.

Only 270 people voted "yes" to that resolution, with 729 "no" votes cast. While the residents in the area have made their voice heard, this was a non-binding resolution.

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