Kane County Cougars Announce Capital Improvements

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars have announced multiple capital improvement projects that will take place prior to the organization’s 30th-anniversary season and will assist in the continued modernization of Northwestern Medicine Field.

$9 Million in Upgrades Proposed for Kane County Ballpark

Kane County Cougars (Single-A, Midwest League) owner Dr. Bob Froehlich is proposing a $9 million public-private partnership with the Kane County Forest Preserve Commission to be spent over the next 15 years on the stadium.  Read more here.

Cousin Eddy Bobblehead Highlights Cougars Christmas in July Tonight

Dust off that ugly Christmas sweater and join the Kane County Cougars (Single-A, Midwest League) for a Christmas in July celebration, Friday, July 14.  The first 1,500 fans will receive a Cousin Eddie bobblehead giveaway.  See Cougars Facebook Christmas greeting here.

New TV Pilot ‘Vendors’ Inspired by Experiences at Wrigley Field, ‘Scrubs’

Actor/Director Joel Murray was in Chicago directing a half-hour indie TV pilot called “Vendors,” about a guy who loses his job and his girlfriend and ends up back at his old stomping grounds, working as a vendor at a baseball stadium.  The pilot was shot at Northwestern Medicine Field, home of the Kane County Cougars (Single-A, Midwest League), as well as other locations in Chicago.  Read more here, here, and here.

Cougars and Northwestern Medicine Reach Naming Rights Agreement

PRESS RELEASE –  The Kane County Cougars, along with Northwestern Medicine, have announced a five-year partnership agreement that will rename the Cougars home stadium which will now officially be known as Northwestern Medicine Field.

Cougars Announce ‘Political Corruption Night’

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars announced today that the budget has been approved to hold Political Corruption Night on Thursday, August 18 when they take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in a 6:30 p.m. game at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.kccougars.com or call the box office at 630-232-8811.

Cougars, Peoria Charter Coach Company Unveil Re-branded Team Bus

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, in conjunction with Peoria Charter Coach Company, have unveiled the design of the Cougars newly-branded team bus for the upcoming 2016 season. The Cougars bus will make its debut at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark the week of April 4 and fans will have multiple opportunities to view the bus, including Opening Night on Thursday, April 7.

Kane County Cougars Unveil New Branding

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars have announced a re-branded team and organizational identity as logos, team apparel, merchandise and all other identifiers of the Cougars team and organization will reflect a new look.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Fifth Third Bank Ballpark (Geneva, IL)

MiLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill recently visited Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, the home of the Kane County Cougars (Single-A, Midwest League).  Read more and view photos in a three-part series here, here and here.

Previously Announced Raging Cougar Ale to Wash Down New Heart Attack Burger

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars are introducing several new food and drink items, along with some long-standing favorites, for the upcoming 25th anniversary season that begins on April 9 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

Cougars Unveil Branded Team Bus for 25th Anniversary Season

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, in conjunction with Peoria Charter Coach Company and with the help of the Cougars’ social media followers, have unveiled the design of the Cougars’ newly-branded team bus for the upcoming 25th anniversary season. The Cougars bus will make its debut at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark the week of April 6 and fans will have several opportunities that

Cougars Partner With YESCO Electronics For New Video Board

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars have partnered with YESCO Electronics for production and installation of the Cougars’ new video board at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. Businesses that are interested in partnering with the Cougars and having their company’s name and message associated with the Cougars’ new video board are encouraged to call (630) 232-8811 to learn more about

Cougars Reveal ‘Raging Cougar Ale’ As Organization’s Own Branded Beer

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, with the help of their fans and social media followers, have announced the name for the organization’s specialty Cougars craft beer. “Raging Cougar Ale”, created by Warrenville-based Two Brothers Brewing Company, was the consensus name as chosen by fans in a beer-naming campaign through the Cougars’ social media channels.

KidZone Partnership Part Of Cougars’ Expanded Capital Improvement Project

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, in conjunction with Rainbow Play Systems, have announced a multi-year strategic partnership that will greatly expand and re-name the KidZone area at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, with multiple added attractions to enhance the young fan’s experience at Cougars games beginning this season.

Cougars Unveil 2014 Championship Ring

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, with the help of their social media followers, have officially unveiled the championship ring design that commemorates the 2014 Midwest League Champion Cougars squad.

Cougars Introduce ‘The Strike Zone’ Premier Seating

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars have officially announced “The Strike Zone” premier seating for the 2015 season and 25th anniversary of the Cougars franchise. As part of the organization’s 2014-15 capital improvement projects at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, the Cougars have partnered with 4Topps Premium Seating to create an enhanced seating area for fans to enjoy.

Cougars Announce 2015 Capital Improvement Projects

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, Class-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, have announced the 2015 Cougars Capital Improvement Project to further modernize the Cougars’ home at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark beginning in 2015, the 25th anniversary of the franchise. On Monday afternoon, the Cougars team concluded the most successful regular season in the 24-year history of

Cougars Announce Ballpark Concert Series

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars will debut a ballpark concert series during the 2014 season that features some of the Chicago area’s most popular bands. For select Saturday dates this summer beginning on June 21, fans will enjoy live music taking place before the game along with post-game entertainment by the Jesse White Tumblers and a fireworks show.

Cougars First Single-A Club to Reach 10 Million Fans

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, Class-A farm team of the Chicago Cubs, welcomed their 10 millionth fan, Rich Davis of St. Charles, through the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark gates this evening. Rich (pictured below in black polo shirt and sun glasses) attended the historic game along with his wife Tammy and sons Michael and Matthew.

Cougars to Welcome 10 Millionth Fan

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, Class-A farm team of the Chicago Cubs, anticipate reaching a historic attendance figure during the upcoming homestand, as the 10 millionth fan in franchise history is expected to pass through the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark gates. Based on projected pre-sale figures from the Cougars ticket office, the organization anticipates reaching the

Cougars Announce Inaugural Craft Beer Fest

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars organization will host the inaugural Cougars Craft Beer Fest on Saturday afternoon, September 21 from Noon until 4 p.m. at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

Kane County Cougars Go Chewie for Star Wars Night

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars have unveiled custom commemorative Star Wars jerseys that players and field staff will wear as part of the organization’s Star Wars Night at this Saturday’s May 4th game.

Slammers Hire New GM

The new ownership of the indy pro Joliet Slammers (Frontier League) has hired Chris Franklin as the team’s new general manager.  Franklin grew up in Joliet (IL) and served as executive vice president and general manager of the indy pro River City Rascals (Frontier League) for four seasons.  He has also had stints with the Single-A Kane County Cougars (Midwest League) and now-defunct indy

Cougars, Cubs Sign New PDC

PRESS RELEASE -The Kane County Cougars have announced the signing of a two-year player development contract (PDC) with the Chicago Cubs. Effective today, the agreement does not affect the ownership, management or front office staff of the Kane County Cougars in any manner as the Cougars organization looks towards

Cougars Ink Ballpark Naming Rights Deal

The Single-A Kane County Cougars (Midwest League) announced today a five-year sponsorship agreement that will rename Elfstrom Stadium.  Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium, as it was originally named when opening as the home of the Cougars in 1991, will now be officially known as Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.  Read more here.

Cougars Promote Haug to GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars organization has named Curtis Haug as the third General Manager in franchise history. Haug will assume the GM role effective today and lead the front office staff as the planning process for the 2012 season is underway.

Veeck Family ‘Night of 100 Promotions’

PRESS RELEASE – The Kane County Cougars, Class-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, have announced that a Veeck Family “Night of 100 Promotions” will take place on Thursday, August 11 at Elfstrom Stadium.

Minor Baseball Entertainment Options in Chicagoland

Neil Milbert, special to the Tribune Newspapers, takes a look at the five minor league baseball options in the Chicago area for fans, including the Single-A Kane County Cougars (Midwest League), and indy pro Joliet Slammers (Frontier League), Gary SouthShore RailCats (American Association), Windy City Thunderbolts (Frontier League), and Lake County Fielders (North American League).  Read more here.

Cougars GM Sedivy Calls It Quits After 20 Years

Jeff Sedivy, the president and general manager of the Kane County (Geneva, IL) Cougars, has called it quits after 20 years with the organization.  According to Sedivy, it was a mutual parting of the ways between the team’s ownership and himself.  Read more here.

Cougars Offer ‘Sunday Brunch at the Ballpark!’

PRESS RELEASE – New in 2010, the Cougars are introducing Sunday Brunches at the Ballpark! On select Sundays this season, a special buffet menu will feature the best breakfast and lunch delicacies (see below for a complete menu). Brunches take place in the Super Suite on the Old Second Bank Upper Deck.