With the Cubs going far into the playoffs, fans and Chicagoans had become very excited and hopeful for their baseball team. Tom Tunney of the 44th Ward of Chicago had placed restrictions on Wrigleyville in anticipation of the games against the Mets though.

Some of the restrictions included bars only being able to serve drinks in plastic cups and streets being blocked off. Police used crowd control tactics outside of the venue and worked with private security after the baseball games. Paramedics were on standby in case of emergency.

“I want this wonderful time to be memorable,” said Ald. Tunney to Sun Times. “And I want it to be safe.”

If bars violate these restrictions, it could have meant fines and immediate closure according to Tunney.

Tunney cites the reason to more safety and restriction to the construction around Wrigley in the expansion efforts- it is a live construction site.

“We are on a national and world stage right now and we want to have the resources ready for public safety in case of pandemonium,” said Tunney.

People were encouraged to take public transport, such as buses, taxis, and Uber to the games.