UPDATE as of December, 2008: NWLL has pleaded its case to the IMD at recent quarterly meetings and even filed a lawsuit for IMD mismanagement. Though we have not yet received a formal letter of acceptance, Livingston Field will likely become a City of Chicago park. Without the tremendous support from Mayor Daley, his Department of Planning and Development, and his Chicago Park District, along with Aldermen Dan Solis (25th), Bob Fioretti (2nd), Walter Burnett (27th), and Ed Smith (28th), this agreement would have been neglected! IMD still has signs posted on two fences (shown below) since Spring, 2007 stating their intention to build on the site and destroy our field of dreams and a treasured community asset and green space.On July 19, 2007, the City Council and Mayor Daley unanimously passed a resolution urging the IMD to keep Livingston Park a baseball field. The resolution was sponsored by Ald. Burnett, Ald. Fioretti, and Ald. Solis, and we deeply thank them for their official support! NWLL strongly condemns IMD's takeover of Livingston Field. Here are some summer 2007 articles:
Dateline 8/27/08: Thanks to Fox News Chicago and Web Producer Kat Bockli, NWLL was featured on their morning show "Good Day Chicago". Our 13-15 All-Star Team and Coach Mike spoke with anchor Mike Barz. Below is the portal to FoxJox.com, Fox Chicago's terrific service to host video, photos, and blogs of the local youth sports scene.
Secretary of State Jesse White gives a positive message about self-responsiblity, as he has each Opening Day since 1995.
Bob Muzikowski, Founder and President, and Mike Julian, V. P. and Commissioner
Jesse White and his famous tumblers have inspired the NWLL every Opening Day!
Max Weber and Patrick Massey, 2005 Interns, join 11-12 All-Stars for a day at Wrigley Field, including the batting cage.
Alderman Danny Solis (25th) has supported the NWLL each year. He and his family (son pictured) also live in the neighborhood.
Tom Livingston, past Executive Director of the IMDC joins Bob and some players of the team he sponsored. Livingston Field is named after his late uncle David. Below, Dr. Schmidt, IMDC President, extends his long-standing support.