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City Council committee backs $32.1 million in security upgrades for Wrigley Field
A key City Council committee advanced a $32.1 million plan to upgrade security at and around Wrigley Field.
The package backed by the Finance Committee on Monday would call for "anti-terrorism rated security bollards" to be installed around the ballpark, and for sidewalks on Addison Street to be widened by four feet.
The project would receive $10 million in city funding and $12 million in state funding. The Cubs would have to pay at least $8 million, and cover any cost overruns.
Ald. Bennett Lawson (44th), whose ward includes Wrigley Field, hopes the security plan will help the Cubs get approval from Major League Baseball to host a future All-Star Game.
The plan could face a final vote by the full City Council on Wednesday.
