Ban on Night Baseball at Wrigley Field Upheld

Illinois’ Supreme Court upheld state and local laws banning night baseball at Wrigley Field. Thursday’s ruling continued a no-lights tradition at the home of the Chicago Cubs.

The Tribune Co., owner of the Cubs, had asked the court to throw out laws banning night games at the park, saying they are narrowly aimed at Wrigley Field and are unconstitutional.

Dallas Green, general manager of the Cubs, said he was disappointed but not surprised by the decision.

“We’ve been getting kicked around by the neighborhood, the court and the legislature all year,” he said. “I’m getting kind of used to it.”

Green said he did not know if the Cubs would appeal the case.