Wrigley security, Chicago PD prepare for Cubs home opener

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -

Friday's home opener for the Chicago Cubs will bring fandemonium to Wrigleyville. And as the Cubs fans roll in, security will be waiting.

"Everyone's excited," The Irish Oak's Assistant General Manager says of Opening Day. "We've been cooped up all winter. We're getting everything set up right now as you can see, got our Cubs banners out."

Wrigleyville businesses are ready for the crowds.

The Irish Oak, just down the block from Wrigley Field, will open its doors at 9 a.m. Other places will open as early as 7.

Residents are prepared for the drunken debauchery that could take over the streets.

"I'm ready for it, but you kind of put your head down and hope you don't get any puke on your front door," Wrigleyville Resident Kevin Dietz says.

Alderman Tom Tunney's office says thanks to the new Neighborhood Protection Ordinance, residents will see 10 additional Chicago police officers and 10 more Cubs personnel outside after every home game.

"The cops and the Cubs personnel actually do a pretty good job I think of trying to keep things as calm as they can be," Dietz says.

"That's not going to do anything," resident Eric Unger counters. "People pee in the streets all the time it doesn't matter if there's cops that are there."

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