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Wrigleyville Mills Fashion Outlet shops coming soon

In addition to the fire-sale of Baez, Bryant and Rizzo, everything must go at Wrigley Field to make room for the Wrigleyville Mills Fashion Outlets

After a Cubs firesale, everything must go at the Wrigleyville Mills Fashion Outlet coming soon

Tom Ricketts releases a statement after Rizzo, Bryant and Baez trades

The end of an era.

“I want to personally thank Anthony Rizzo, Javy Báez and Kris Bryant. Together they played critical roles for one of the most successful runs in Chicago Cubs history. They each secured a place in the hearts of Cubs fans everywhere. While their days taking the field together as Cubs have come to an end, they gave us memories we will hold forever.

I also wish to acknowledge Jed and his team for making the tough decisions necessary to build the next great Cubs team.”

In His First Game With the New York Yankees, Of Course Anthony Rizzo Homered to Break a Tie

Anthony Rizzo is making his debut with the New York Yankees tonight, and while I wish him nothing but instant and tremendous success, here’s the reality: it’s a little tough to see him in the Yankees gear. And it’s tough to see him hit his first homer, in a tie game, to give the Yankees the lead.

It’s a big moment with a team that is no longer the Cubs:

The best in the Rizz. pic.twitter.com/ACO6LKcOVy
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 31, 2021

From Bleacher Nation

Cubs Send Shortstop Javier Báez to Mets as Sell-Off Continues

Anthony Rizzo is officially a New York Yankee

Treat him well, New York.

With these tweets from the Cubs and Yankees, it’s a done deal.

To @ARizzo44, the heart and soul of the greatest Cubs team of all time.

For all you’ve done on the field and for all you do off it.

Thank you. #TeamRizzo pic.twitter.com/1OQPagPHSo
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 30, 2021

There was no doubt the Cubs were going to be sellers at the trade deadline, but they didn’t wait until the deadline to make a seismic move, trading franchise cornerstone Anthony Rizzo to the New York Yankees for a pair of prospects.

The Rizzo Show continues in the Bronx. @ARizzo44 👊 pic.twitter.com/rwv6ehvJDY
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 30, 2021

Cubs Reportedly Set to Trade Anthony Rizzo to Yankees (receiving outfielder Kevin Alcantara and pitcher Alexander Vizcaino)

One of the most beloved players in the history of the Chicago Cubs is likely on the move, as multiple reports have indicated that first baseman Anthony Rizzo is close to being traded to the New York Yankees.

According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, the Yankees are “moving closer” to acquiring Rizzo:

The Yankees are moving closer to acquiring Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs. #yankees
— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) July 29, 2021

Amazon Studio’s Paper Girls filming in Chicago’s Southport Corridor Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Paper Girls will be filming on Chicago’s Southport Corridor north of Waveland this upcoming week.

Chicago Party Aunt heading to Netflix, premiering September 17, 2021. “If life gives you lemons, turn that shit into Mike’s Hard Lemonade.”

Chicago Party Aunt getting her own show on Netflix: “Holy shit! Netflix just bought the rights to my life! Anybody have a password I can borrow?”

Our favorite Twitter account, Chicago Party Aunt has just announced that Netflix will be launching a new animated show based on her! Congrats to all involved and we can’t wait to watch every last minute of this!

Chicago Party Aunt – our favorite Twitter account is heading to Netflix

From Variety Magazine:

Netflix has ordered the adult animated series “Chicago Party Aunt,” inspired by Chris Witaske’s Twitter account of the same name.

Netflix has ordered 16 episodes of the half-hour series, with the first eight slated to drop on Sept. 17. Lauren Ash will lead the voice cast in the role of Diane Dunbrowski, AKA The Chicago Party Aunt, as she stays true to her mantra “If life gives you lemons, turn that shit into Mike’s Hard Lemonade.”

Lollapalooza 2021 – how to navigate though Covid-19 requirements

Full COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results will be required to attend Lollapalooza 2021.

Lollapalooza is in Grant Park July 29 to Aug. 1. The site covers from Michigan Avenue east to DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and from Monroe Street south through the sports fields. Main entrance is at Michigan and Ida B Wells Drive, plus a north entrance at Columbus and Monroe. Gates open 11 a.m., bands play noon through 10 p.m. daily. According to Lollapalooza, busiest entry times are 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Wiener’s Circle officially adding a Bar and Patio Upon Reopening

“Nature will feel as if it’s feeling when the Wiener’s Circle staff are roasting customers and cooking hot dogs again.”

As promised, iconic Chicago hot dog stand the Wiener’s Circle has applied for a liquor license at 2622 N. Clark Street in preparation for its anticipated reopening that will for the first time include a bar.

The Cubs could be getting closer to opening a DraftKings sports book betting facility at Wrigley Field

In September 2020, the Cubs and DraftKings announced a partnership to open a sports book at Wrigley Field

In September 2020, the Cubs and DraftKings announced a partnership to open a sports book at Wrigley Field sometime in the future according to Bleed Cubbie Blue.

Proposed DraftKing area at Wrigley Field

There was at least one catch to that announcement:

There are still quite a few things that have to happen before this sportsbook opens, according to this ESPN article. The article notes that regulatory approval has to come from the city of Chicago and the team and DraftKings will have to get a license from the Illinois Gaming Board.