Maybe I was hearing things, but did the ISFA announce they are building some new structures around US Comiskular? Like a Rest'rant? Tavern? Seems like they have an excess of money every year to be able to put some type of $10 million +_ dollar project in? I know they are not a "Body of Government" they are just funded by 'Government". It's not my show, I am just on that show.

And who else just got named to the Board of the ISFA? Peter Q. Thompson! Another poltiical bullshit appointment and it has nothing to do with the money.

PQ, maybe your next Mayor?

Good that this city/state scam continues

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Thank you,and have a nice day !

Never makes it right, even if I was getting my cut. Its a nice city/state revenue source that has now been abused by Jerry R. and should be called out by someone other than a dope on a message board.

Of course any media people that cross Jerry get in trouble.

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

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“Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind.” ~ Dr. Suess


Nice Guys Finish Last

Thank you,and have a nice day !

There was supposed to be a new McCuddy's right across the street from what's now called U.S. Cellular Field. That never came to fruition, despite a supposed promise from lawmakers. Also, I thought another popular Southside sports bar and a place former White Sox Radio pre & postgame host Dave Wills always referenced, Jimbo's, was supposed to lose its license...

How many times do I have to remind you not to fuck with Ignatians? It only ends in pain and misery for you. You may consider it BS but the guy was the president of the nation's largest minority owned investment firm. It's not like they just named some ghost payroller from Streets and Sanitation. He has legitimate skins on the wall. Anyway it's his brother who would most likely be the candidate.

The unrelated Big Jim Thompson, head of the Commission, called the report pre mature and that any announcement would be done in conjunction with the Sox.

It would be a natural extension of what they built at Gate 5. Walking down 35th this summer it even looked like the shell of a bar/restaurant/retail shop.

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Is there a box on state tax forms?

Check here to have your taxes go to improve Jerry's Park?

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“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Where? I don't see a box.....and I still don't know if that ball was fair or foul.

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This whole ISFA thing is so shady and vague.

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October 31, 2009

BY DAVID ROEDER AND FRAN SPIELMAN Staff Reporters
The state agency that owns U.S. Cellular Field said Friday it's in the early stages of planning restaurants, stores and other attractions across from the ballpark on 35th Street.

The development could replace the parking lots on the site where the old Comiskey Park used to be. The Illinois Sports Facilities Authority said the project could expand on recent renovations to the ballpark's Gate 5 entrance, with its atrium that leads to a walkway over 35th Street.

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Plans are being discussed to build businesses on the sit of the old Comiskey Park.

(AP file)


"It's all in the early stages of discussion," said Mike Alvarez, spokesman for the agency. "Economic conditions are dictating what will happen and when."

The ISFA owns the property, but anything it does with it would need agreement from the ballpark's tenant, the Chicago White Sox. Other Major League Baseball teams have profited by putting up stores and restaurants around their stadiums. The Chicago Cubs, now under new owners, also are examining that step for Wrigley Field.

"We are always looking for ways to improve the fan experience," said Lou Hernandez, spokesman for the White Sox. But he emphasized "there are no imminent plans or a timetable" for a Gate 5 development.

Hernandez also said the ISFA and the Sox would have to negotiate profit-sharing terms from any development.

Perri Irmer, chief executive of the ISFA, told WBBM-AM (780) that the agency wants to provide "a vibrant area" that fans and the community can visit all year.

But the chairman of the ISFA, former Gov. Jim Thompson, expressed irritation that the subject came up. In a telephone interview from China, Thompson said neither the agency nor the White Sox has agreed on anything.

"Financing is tough these days. When we have something to announce, we'll announce, and we'll announce anything jointly with the White Sox," he said.

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”