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Meigs Field
Coverage of Meigs Field in the Nexus archive.
- Northerly Island would be named after Pope Leo XIV under new proposal
Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon be renamed after Pope Leo XIV under a new proposal.
- Ald. Ray Lopez proposes renaming Northerly Island 'Pope Leo XIV Northerly Island'
Ald. Ray Lopez proposes renaming Northerly Island to honor Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, as part of a tribute initiated by Mayor Brandon Johnson. The underutilized lakefront area, formerly Meigs Field, is suggested for repurposing to celebrate the pope's legacy and enhance community use.