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Imrem: For Chicago Cubs fans, flying the W a winning ritualOct 27, 2016 6:00 pm - A digital information sign overhangs the Kennedy Expressway on the way toward Wrigley Field. Thursday afternoon the message read, “Fly the W but keep your eyes on the ro...
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Chicago Cubs' Schwarber not cleared to play defenseOct 27, 2016 10:48 am - The legend of Kyle Schwarber already has grown to near-mythic proportions among Chicago Cubs fans. Just think of what it may be if he steps to the plate over the next th...
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Cubs' starting rotation depth should be big factor in Game 3Oct 27, 2016 10:48 am - The Cleveland Indians are surprisingly good, there's little doubt about that. Under the steady hand of manager Terry Francona, the Indians overmatched the Boston Red Sox...
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Cubs fired up as World Series finally returns to Wrigley FieldOct 27, 2016 10:00 am - If the crowd is half as excited as the Chicago Cubs' roster when Game 3 of the World Series moves to Wrigley Field Friday night, keep an eye out for spontaneous combusti...
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Illini start sports Hall of Fame, Dick Butkus in 1st class
Oct 27, 2016 7:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois is forming the school's first Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame and a member of its first class will be former Chicago Be...
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Ex-officer asks for disability pay after fatal shooting
Oct 27, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A former Chicago police detective acquitted in the off-duty killing of an unarmed black woman is seeking disability pay. The Chicago Tribune reports (http...
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Arrieta deals, Cubs awaken, top Indians to even Series at 1
Oct 27, 2016 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Jake Arrieta made a brief run at a no-hitter and ended another 71-year pause between celebrations for the Chicago Cubs and their faithful fans. Not only...
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AP Was There: Cubs lose 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field
Oct 27, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs had only gone 37 years without a championship when they reached the World Series in 1945. It was their 10th National League pennant, and ...
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Death of asthmatic teen who saw shooting ruled a homicide
Oct 27, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago authorities say the death of a teenage girl who suffered an asthma attack after witnessing a fatal shooting at a block party was a homicide. Polic...
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WWI-era grenade found in woods behind house in Yorkville
Oct 27, 2016 7:00 am - YORKVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Police outside Chicago say a man walking through woods behind his home discovered a World War I-era grenade by accidentally kicking it. The (Auror...