Chicago's Wrigley Field got the much-debated Toyota sign Friday in time for the Crosstown series with the Sox. By the way, this series is now called the BP (as in British Petro;eum) Crosstown Cup. The final say, "Don't like it!!"
The city council okayed it Wednesday and it was up Friday. One might think they were ready to go ahead at a moment's notice.
Chicago Tribune architectural critic Blair Kamin had this to say about it yesterday:
"uglier than expected"
"another bow to the almighty dollar"
"Leave it to the Cubs to associate themselves with sponsors-- one reviled for its reviled for its recalled cars, the other for its oil spill, who reinforce the team's reputation as perennial losers."
By the way, also not saying who won yesterday and by what score, but I'm sure Coz will tell you.
I'm Sure at Least ONE Rooftop Owner "Ain't" Too Happy. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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