Plans for new Chicago soccer stadium rejected

The efforts of Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts to build a 20,000 seat soccer-specific-stadium to host a new USL franchise have been rejected. The Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins sent an email to constituents informing them of the rejection. The stadium was to be part of a larger entertainment complex at the Lincoln Yards complex being developed by Sterling Bay.

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