# Single event exception to Wrigley Field Ordinance to allow for musical performance on May 22, 2025 [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [License and Consumer Protection](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/license-and-consumer-protection) › [44th Ward: Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) - Record number: **SO2025-0014776** - Type: Ordinance; category: Stadiums/Arenas - Status: Final - Sponsor: [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward) - Committee: [Committee on License and Consumer Protection](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/license-and-consumer-protection) - Introduction Date: Jan 15, 2025 - Final Action Date: Feb 19, 2025 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=F06F05AC-BCD1-EF11-8EEA-001DD809A88D) ## Roll call: Passed Feb 19, 2025 **50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Feb 19, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/3177F700-7CD3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64). **Yea (50)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Jan 15, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - Feb 10, 2025: Substituted, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was substituted in Committee. - Feb 10, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - Feb 19, 2025: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/3177F700-7CD3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64). On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed. ## Documents - [LIC Letters - SO14776.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/56dd3079-34e3-44d3-ba7a-0b72f659ad18.pdf) (Committee Letter) - [Concert-2025-One-off ordinance-v2 - Edited.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0583217e-3369-4d15-b63e-ff3f06f048fa.pdf) (Legislation) ## Related legislation **More from Bennett R. Lawson** - [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 17-17 establishing allowances for certain bay windows when calculating floor area ratio](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028836-allowances-certain-bay-windows-when-calculating) (O2026-0028836, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred) - [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-9-0129 allowing lawful cannabis dispensaries to modify operations to include medical cannabis…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0028463-allowing-lawful-cannabis-dispensaries-modify-operations) (SO2026-0028463, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Passed as Substitute) - [Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 44th Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expense Account for Year…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028398-annual-appropriation-ordinance-transfer-funds-44th) (O2026-0028398, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Passed) - [Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago 44th Ward voters on February 23, 2027 primary election on if Illinois Department of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0028831-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-44th) (R2026-0028831, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred) **More on Stadiums/Arenas** - [One Time Exception to Wrigley Field Night Game Ordinance to allow for Chicago Cubs to hold Major League Baseball Game on July 17, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0020303-one-time-exception-wrigley-field-night) (O2025-0020303, introduced Oct 16, 2025, Passed) - [Agreement to enter into Security Enhancement Project with Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC for all events at Wrigley Field and Gallagher Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0017546-agreement-enter-security-enhancement-project-chicago) (SO2025-0017546, introduced May 21, 2025, Passed as Substitute) Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0014776-single-event-exception-wrigley-field-ordinance · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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