
Thanks to the monetary assistance by Kerry Wood and the Chicago Cubs, Lane Tech will get a new $4 million stadium.(CO 20 photo)
The Chicago Cubs are going to build a new 4 million dollar baseball stadium for Lane Tech. The new field will be called Kerry Wood Field since he donated $1million to the new field. Much thanks and appreciation goes to Kerry Wood for the hefty donation, especially considering his 2011 season salary for the Chicago Cubs was "only" 1.5 million dollars.
To officially make the announcement, the Chicago Cubs will be visiting Lane Tech. The Cubs will visit Lane on Thursday, January 12, 2012 during 1st and 2nd period. The Lane Tech band as well as members of the 4 Lane Tech fall 2012 city championship teams will be at the visit. Lane Tech won fall sports in girls cross country, boys cross country, and 16-inch softball.

The Publisher Neil Hernandez at a rooftop party at Wrigley Field on Opening Day 2011. For all you Sox fans, I do not apologize for being a lifelong Cubs fan. As a Lane Tech alumni I am well aware of the history and good will between the Chicago Cubs and Lane Tech. I remember we would hold regular parades to Wrigley Field and end up watching a Cubs game. Also, the Cubs use nearby Devry University's parking lot to shuttle Cubs fans to Wrigley Field. I remember being envious on April and May days when I would see Cub fans heading towards Wrigley Field.
Lane Tech and the Cubs Wrigley Field are both on Addison street. When someone goes east on Addison Street, there are two main things people talk about Lane Tech and the Chicago Cubs. This new field will only enhance that relationship. A big shout out goes to the Chicago Cubs!

The new field will be an upgrade to Horner Park, where Lane currently plays many of its games. Lane has a rich baseball history. They do have momentum going into this season with a new coach and this new to be built field.
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