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Extra CTA service, street closures and parking for Cubs' parade

November 3, 2016 10:36pm CDT

Residents should expect street closures and parking restrictions and allow extra CTA service for the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series victory parade and rally Friday morning.

Cubs fans deliver good news to deceased loved ones at Chicago cemetery

November 3, 2016 10:26pm CDT

Many Cubs fans have passed away over the decades without witnessing a World Championship like Chicago did Wednesday night.

Chicago politicians react to Cubs winning World Series

November 3, 2016 10:24pm CDT

The Cubs' World Series win was a wonderful gift not just to fans, but to local politicians. They were thrilled to talk about something other than Chicago's problems.

Party rages on in Wrigleyville after World Series win

November 3, 2016 10:23pm CDT

Some fans just couldn't wait for the city's celebration Friday. So, they woke up early Thursday and headed down to Wrigleyville to get the party started.

Soldier Field's parking rate reduced to $15 for Chicago Cubs celebration

November 3, 2016 6:23pm CDT

The North Parking Garage at Soldier Field has reduced its parking rate to $15 (from $22) for up at 8 hours on Friday, November 4th. The North Garage services all the museum’s and Soldier Field on the Museum Campus and is an easy walking distance to the celebration site. The North Garage will open at 6am.

Illinois officially makes November 4th 'World Champion Chicago Cubs Day'

November 3, 2016 5:09pm CDT

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed Friday, November 4, 2016, as "World Champion Chicago Cubs Day" across Illinois in celebration of the Cubs’ historic World Series win over the Cleveland Indians.

Keeping promise, man listens to Cubs win at dad's gravesite

November 3, 2016 2:20pm CDT

A North Carolina man drove to his father's gravesite in Indiana to listen to the Chicago Cubs win Game 7 of the World Series, keeping a pledge the men made to each other.

'Want to come to the White House?' Obama asks Cubs

November 3, 2016 12:30pm CDT

President Barack Obama has invited the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to visit him at the White House.

Cubs' Kris Bryant's game-winning smile going viral

November 3, 2016 11:02am CDT

By now you probably know that the Chicago Cubs are World Series champions, breaking the franchise's 108-year curse.

'Next year' finally arrives for joyous Chicago Cubs fans

November 3, 2016 7:58am CDT

Next year is here.

Cubs win 1st Series title since 1908, beat Indians in Game 7

November 3, 2016 2:49am CDT

The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series championship since 1908 when Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a thrilling Game 7 delayed by rain early Thursday.

Ben Zobrist's big hit gives Cubs newcomer World Series MVP

November 3, 2016 12:40am CDT

This is why Ben Zobrist came back home. And this is why manager Joe Maddon wanted him so badly.

Now joining the World Series -- Wild Thing

November 2, 2016 6:52pm CDT

Wild Thing wasn't going to miss a Game 7 for the ages.

Fan who watched '45 World Series loss still roots for Cubs

November 2, 2016 5:43pm CDT

The last time the Cubs played for a World Series title, it was 1945. Harry S Truman was president, gas was 15 cents a gallon, and Joan Petitti was 12 years old.

Gentlemen's club giving away free lap dances if Cubs win World Series

November 2, 2016 5:00pm CDT

Club 390, an upscale gentlemen’s club located in Chicago Heights, is offering a unique twist should the Cubs win game 7 Wednesday.

LOOK: Cubs provide excuse note for fans before World Series Game 7

November 2, 2016 2:51pm CDT

Game 7 of the World Series is Wednesday night, and the Chicago Cubs want to be sure that none of their fans miss the historic game.

Cubs rout Indians 9-3, send World Series to deciding Game 7

November 1, 2016 11:58pm CDT

Addison Russell hit a grand slam and drove in a record-tying six runs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cleveland Indians 9-3 Tuesday night and forcing the World Series to a deciding Game 7.

Arrieta keeps Indians in check as Cubs force Game 7

November 1, 2016 11:57pm CDT

The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.

Column: Maddon makes a couple of jittery moves in Game 6 win

November 1, 2016 11:29pm CDT

Joe Maddon has guided the Chicago Cubs to Game 7 of the World Series, with a chance to win their first championship in 108 years. But a couple of jittery managerial moves Tuesday night might've summoned the Curse of the Billy Goat one more time.