Chicago, Cleveland mayors donate to youth baseball in honor of World Series

Chicago, Cleveland mayors donate to youth baseball in honor of World Series

The archbishops of Chicago and Cleveland bet on the World Series -- but the mayors did not. However, both Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson have agreed to donate to youth baseball organizations in each other's cities.

The archbishops of Chicago and Cleveland bet on the World Series -- but the mayors did not. However, both Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson have agreed to donate to youth baseball organizations in each other's cities.

Grant Park cleanup underway after epic World Series rally for the Cubs

Grant Park cleanup underway after epic World Series rally for the Cubs

With all the Cubs fans that were downtown Friday came a whole lot of trash and other items left behind, and crews didn't waste time starting the clean-up process.

With all the Cubs fans that were downtown Friday came a whole lot of trash and other items left behind, and crews didn't waste time starting the clean-up process.

Party rages on in Wrigleyville following Cubs' World Series parade, rally

Party rages on in Wrigleyville following Cubs' World Series parade, rally

The party for Cubs players continued into the night Friday as the basked in the afterglow of the parade and rally earlier in the day.

The party for Cubs players continued into the night Friday as the basked in the afterglow of the parade and rally earlier in the day.

5 million celebrate winning Chicago Cubs with parade, rally

5 million celebrate winning Chicago Cubs with parade, rally

November blazed like dazzling springtime in Chicago during a massive parade and rally Friday to honor the Cubs' first World Series title in 108 years and fulfill more than a century of pent-up dreams.

November blazed like dazzling springtime in Chicago during a massive parade and rally Friday to honor the Cubs' first World Series title in 108 years and fulfill more than a century of pent-up dreams.

Lester voted postseason MVP by New York baseball writers

Lester voted postseason MVP by New York baseball writers

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester has been voted the Babe Ruth award as postseason MVP by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester has been voted the Babe Ruth award as postseason MVP by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Country of Belize invites Cubs' David Ross on free vacation

Country of Belize invites Cubs' David Ross on free vacation

To celebrate the historic World Series win, the nation of Belize—the biggest Cubs fanbase outside the Windy City—just offered David Ross an all-expenses-paid vacation.

To celebrate the historic World Series win, the nation of Belize—the biggest Cubs fanbase outside the Windy City—just offered David Ross an all-expenses-paid vacation.

Cubs to host epic World Series championship parade, rally on Friday

Cubs to host epic World Series championship parade, rally on Friday

Cubs-a-palooza will descend on Lower Hutchinson Field Friday, the same field in Grant Park that plays host to Lollapalooza, but this time for a bigger festival and celebration that is free and gets underway at noon.

Cubs-a-palooza will descend on Lower Hutchinson Field Friday, the same field in Grant Park that plays host to Lollapalooza, but this time for a bigger festival and celebration that is free and gets underway at noon.

Cubs' victory is most-watched Series game since 1991

Cubs' victory is most-watched Series game since 1991

The Chicago Cubs' curse-breaking victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 reached 40 million viewers, making it the most-watched World Series game since 1991.

The Chicago Cubs' curse-breaking victory over the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 reached 40 million viewers, making it the most-watched World Series game since 1991.

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

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

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.

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.

Chicago politicians react to Cubs winning World Series

Chicago politicians react to Cubs winning World Series

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.

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

Party rages on in Wrigleyville after World Series win

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.

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

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

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.

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'

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.