There are pictures at the link. What are the renovations?A Kane County Cougars stadium expansion that will deliver new amenities and a long-term home for the team is about a third of the way done, team officials say.
The goal of the Elfstrom Stadium expansion is to keep the team competitive with other minor league attractions and vault the Cougars into baseball fans' hearts as the alternative attraction to Chicago Cubs and White Sox games for fans sick of the rowdy crowds, sluggish traffic and high prices.
"Our fan base will drive well over an hour to see a game and not have to pay a ton to park and catch a game, a fireworks show and run the bases," Cougars spokesman Shawn Touney said. "That's kind of what we're all about."
The prime skybox is called the "super suite" by Cougars staff. It's located right behind home plate and is large enough to host a homecoming dance or business seminar, an addition that will make the stadium a year-round moneymaker.
Stealing a page from Wrigley Field fans, the stadium also will have two new rooftop party areas along either baseline at the ends of the upper deck.
The upper deck itself will be an amenity fans can enjoy even if they aren't inside any of the skyboxes. The skyboxes will act as an open-air roof that will cover the concourse for the first time and bring shade and cooler temperatures to a previously sun-drenched game experience. It also will add an important weather shield that will keep fans in the park, and near the concessions, whenever it rains.
Sounds like a plan.
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