I'll agree that Chicago is cleaner than NY, but that's not saying much. I worked in Manhattan for 2 years and have worked in the loop for 7. There are certainly places in the loop that'll make you gag. The cleanliness is superficial. I love Chicago, but it consistently does the least it has to to appear clean. The metra station for the Union Pacific NW line at Clybourne is absolutely disgusting and , unfortuntely I have to walk through that toilet every time I go to a home game. The mayor is a south side guy and if you take a close look, a lot of tax money is being spent to clean up the south side. It's certainly where it is needed most, but there are problem areas all over the city. As far as Wrigley is concerned, I love it and the bleecher improvements are outstanding. The restaurant is still a tough sell for me but the overall design is excellent. Long term, I'd like to see a park built in the burbs that is more modern, doesn't have "obstructed view", better bathrooms, and cleaner. I love the park, but it is old. Take a look at the peeling 45 coats of paint clearly visible from the outside of the park. I'd be willing to bet that no one has a long term plan for the ballpark, and that is a shame.