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Cubs rally draws about 5 million

By Nick Bosshart | November 4, 2016

Cubs fans sit on the East Jackson Drive bridge near the Art Institute of Chicago to cheer on the Chicago Cubs at the parade to celebrate their World Series championship Friday.

Pettee Guerrero, outreach and engagement specialist, holds a 3D-printed ‘W’ she made for the Chicago Cubs Wednesday in Swen Parson. Guerrero has a ‘W’ flag hanging in her office window at Swen Parson. 

Specialist shows Cubs love

By Tom Burton | November 3, 2016

Pettee Guerrero, outreach and engagement specialist, holds a 3D-printed ‘W’ she made for the Chicago Cubs Wednesday in Swen Parson. Guerrero has a ‘W’ flag hanging in her office window at Swen Parson. 

Cubs win the World Series

By Northern Star staff | November 3, 2016

CHICAGO | The Chicago Cubs have won the World Series!Utility man Ben Zobrist hit an RBI double, and catcher Miguel Montero added an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning to put the Cubs in front 8-6 in a gut-wrenching game for Cubs fans.The Cubs ended...

A Chicago Cubs fan cheers at Progressive Field after game six of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 9-3 to tie the series 3-3.

Sports editor prediction game seven: CUBS WIN!

By Scott Nicol | November 2, 2016

A Chicago Cubs fan cheers at Progressive Field after game six of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 9-3 to tie the series 3-3.

Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo hita two run home rum against the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Tuesday Nov. 1 in Cleveland.

Chicago Cubs force game seven for title

By Northern Star staff | November 1, 2016

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo hita two run home rum against the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Tuesday Nov. 1 in Cleveland.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (left) and catcher Willson Contreras celebrates their win against the Cleveland Indians after Game 2 of the World Series Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1. 

Sports editor prediction for game six: Cubs win

By Scott Nicol | November 1, 2016

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (left) and catcher Willson Contreras celebrates their win against the Cleveland Indians after Game 2 of the World Series Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1. 

Sports editor prediction game five: Cubs win

By Scott Nicol | October 30, 2016

It’s do-or-die time for the Chicago Cubs in game five of the World Series. The Cleveland Indians won 7-2 in Saturday’s game at Wrigley Field to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. IIndians starting pitcher Corey Kluber didn’t have the same dominating...

Indians take game 3 to pull ahead in World Series

By Northern Star staff | October 28, 2016

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago Cubs in game three of the World Series on Friday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago, as they take a 2-1 series lead heading into game four Saturday night.The Indians were led by their skilled starter Josh Tomlin,...

Kyle Schwarber, Chicago Cubs designated hitter, walks out to the field to work out for Fridays Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, in Chicago. 

Sports editor prediction game 3: Cubs win

By Scott Nicol | October 28, 2016

The World Series is headed to Chicago tonight after the Chicago Cubs tied the series at one game a piece with a 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians.The major storyline for the Cubs is designated hitter Kyle Schwarber not being cleared to play the field....

The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1.

Cubs tie series in game two

By Northern Star staff | October 26, 2016

The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1.

Chicago Cubs Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs World Series roster and could start Tuesday nights opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.

Sports editor prediction: Cubs to win game one

By Scott Nicol | October 25, 2016

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and could start Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.