With the Wrigley renovations on their way, Alderman Tunney has proposed a new liquor license type to allow beer and wine to be sold in a "sports plaza." The specifics of the legislation are unknown at this time, but it would conceivably open the door to similar "plaza's" near US Cellular Field, Soldier Field, and potentially the United Center. Legal issues for such a proposal include potential dram shop liability, ILCC crackdowns for underage drinking in what is a family friendly area, and potential violations of the City's open container laws. Further, it will be interesting to see the business implications for restaurants and bars surrounding the ball park.
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20131127/wrigleyville/cubs-wrigley-field-plaza-serve-liquor-under-new-ordinance-from-tunney
