West Lawn Little Leaguers will enjoy baseball under the lights through a financial proposal approved today by City Council.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in the amount of $110,000 will support the installation of outdoor lighting fixtures at Chicago Park District facility #484 at 4701 W. 67th St. The lights will illuminate the nine-acre park’s main baseball diamond to accommodate a growing baseball program and create a safer playing area. Total project cost is $110,000.

The park site includes five baseball fields with backstops, dugouts, and bleachers; an arboretum; walking paths; and picnic areas. The park also serves as a portion of the Mariano Azuela Elementary School campus.

Park #484 is also known as Michael J. Madigan Sr. Park. Madigan was a lifelong resident of Chicago, prominent community member, and civic leader from the Southwest Side. He died in 1966 at the age of 60.

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