For the last several years, Cubs players have been parking underneath a tent that’s been set up in the location of the old Blue Lot, which is north of Waveland Avenue and west of Seminary Avenue — basically, north and west of the firehouse that’s across Waveland from the ballpark.
In past years this area has been a bone of contention between the Cubs and Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), who claims it’s made things complicated for residents of Clifton Avenue, the block west of the parking tent, to get into their homes and garages. Last year the city and the Cubs didn’t come to an agreement until very close to Opening Day.