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Tag: World Series
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How Rauner’s millions of dollars in campaign contributions are being spent in legislative races, and other Chicago news
Also, 26 Chicago restaurants earned stars in the new Michelin guide.
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Flying the W: Scenes from Wrigleyville during the Cubs’ World Series home games
Freelance photographer Paul Boucher captured the exuberant energy of Cubs fans outside Wrigley Field as the Cubs competed in the World Series for the first time in more than 71 years.
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Police prepare for potential World Series chaos in Wrigleyville, and other Chicago news
Also, notorious Cubs fan Steve Bartman is still getting threats 13 years later.
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Why I’m rooting for Jason Kipnis in the World Series
The Indians’ second baseman is the son of a man caught up in the 2007 trial of newspaper magnate Conrad Black.
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How to remove Joe Buck from your life [UPDATED]
A few handy apps can save you a World Series of anger and misery.
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Aldermen won’t be allowed to purchase Cubs World Series tickets at face value after all, and other Chicago news
Also, Rauner’s spending millions to defeat House Speaker Mike Madigan’s allies.
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The World Series isn’t the only big thing coming to Wrigleyville
New construction around the vintage stadium is large-scale and upscale.
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Scatter my ashes at Wrigley Field
A few diehard Cubs fans have taken their love of the team to the ultimate extreme.
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What makes the Cubs so irresistible? Winning personalities winning games.
Joe Maddon’s Cubs are just as good as the Yankees of yore—and so much more likable.
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With a strike date of October 11 pending, CTU remains in talks with the Emanuel administration, and other Chicago news
Also, Hillary Clinton raises a cool $4 million with two Chicago fund-raisers ranging from $50,000 to $2,700 per plate.
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Don’t expect the Cubs to win just because they’re really good
Talent can take the Chicago Cubs only so far.
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Is this the year the Cubs win it for Judith Sherwin?
As the All-Star break approaches, the team is currently the best in baseball. But for a diehard fan of nearly 60 years, a Cubs World Series wouldn’t change a thing.
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Young black activists tally successes, and other Chicago news
Also, Jon Stewart calls Trump a “man baby” during UofC podcast taping.
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Cubs fan Bill McClellan bargains with higher power
On behalf of a friend, Saint Louis’s biggest Cubs fan is willing to deal.