Chicago Cubs reach settlement on Americans with Disabilities Act violations at Wrigley Field

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Friday, November 1, 2024
Chicago Cubs reach settlement on ADA violations at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs have reached a settlement with the Department of Justice on Americans with Disabilities Act violations in Wrigley Field renovations.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Cubs plan to make Wrigley Field more accessible.

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The changes are part of a settlement the team reached with the Justice Department.

Federal prosecutors had claimed that recent ball park renovations violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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The Cubs have agreed to remove non-compliant wheelchair spaces and replace them with spaces that have better views of the field.

In a statement, the Cubs said, "Wrigley Field is more accessible today than ever in its history and we are pleased to have come to this resolution with the Department of Justice."

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