Very exciting news for Lake County, Il reisdients and surrounding counties. Lake County, IL to Finally have its minor league "Field of Dreams" City of Zion announces that it is bringing minor league baseball to a new stadium in Lake County, IL in the summer of 2010. Read the press release here.
The Team is owned by Kevin Cosner who says,
"I've seen many opportunities over the years to be involved in baseball projects, but this one is really special. The location, the people involved, and the chance to offer families in Zion and the surrounding communities a quaint and affordable setting for minor league baseball means everything. Like that unforgettable movie line says, ‘This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and what could be again.’ Play Ball!”
Kevin Costner, February 3, 2009
The Staduim is located at 850 Green Bay Rd, Zion, IL 60099.
Mayor Lane Harrison of Zions Says, "In the movie Bull Durham, you might recall Kevin Costner's character (Crash Davis) talking about his desire to "Get To The Show", which is baseball talk for getting called up to the big leagues. As far as we're concerned, Kevin Costner is as Big League as it gets, and we're very excited that he's bringing "The Show" to our beautiful little city, Zion, Illinois, for all to enjoy. Whether you're from Wisconsin, Illinois, or just passing through, we can't wait to see you here at the ballpark starting in May 2010!
The Project Partners & Supporters Are: Grand Slam Sports & Entertainment, LLC , Allstate, City of Zion, Lake County Board, Northern League, KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, Waukegan Savings Bank, Lake County Partners, Abbott, Inc., Panattoni Development Company, Partners in Design Architects, Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center.
To learn more about the team, jobs avaliable and ticket prices or to sign up for thier Fan Email you can visit 
their website at fieldersbaseball.com
