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108 years and 10 innings later, it's over: Cubs win World Series!

Ben Zobrist and MIguel Montero delivered RBI hits in the 10th, and the Cubs held on for the history-making, 8-7 victory over the Indians in Game 7.

By Gordon Wittenmyer

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo displays the Commissioner's Trophy as the team arrives at Wrigley Field in Chicago early Thursday. | Matt Marton/Associated Press

Cubs return to Chicago hours after winning World Series

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo showed off the World Series trophy for cheering fans when the team arrived at Wrigley Field early Thursday.

By Associated Press

Fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to win the World Series, Wednesday night, Nov. 2, 2016. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

There's joy in Wrigleyville

Fireworks went off and champagne flowed outside the ballpark at Addison and Sheffield Streets as the Cubs clinched their win in Game 7 in Cleveland.

By Sam Charles, Mitch Dudek, Stefano Esposito and Jesse Betend

The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3. | David J. Phillip/AP

STEINBERG: The Cubs miracle we waited for is finally upon us

We were confident going into that seventh and final game and our confidence was not misplaced. The Cubs won. Time stopped.

By Neil Steinberg

Cubs' fans can get used to this: The team clinched its first World Series championship in 108 years Wednesday by beating the Indians in Game 7 in Cleveland. Photo by David J. Phillip, AP.

Editorial: Get used to it, fans. Your Cubbies are winners

By Sun-Times Editorial Board

Fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field to win the World Series, Wednesday night, Nov. 2, 2016. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Obama congratulates Cubs, invites team to the White House

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton at the Sept. 26 debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. | AP

Clinton keeps narrow lead over Donald Trump: New poll

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Walter Pociask loved riding and repairing Harley motorcycles. |
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Walter G. Pociask, Harley fan, loving husband and dad, dead at 76

Walter Pociask, who died of cancer Oct. 20, his 76th birthday, rode a Harley Low Rider, gave his kids their own Harleys & owned a parrot named Harley.

By Maureen O'Donnell

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Feds: Chicago cop admitted having sex with girl still in braces

William Whitley was arrested at about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday. If convicted, he faces a maximum of life in prison.

By Jon Seidel

Chicago Police investigate a homicide scene early Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in the 1300 block of North Hudson. Chicago Police investigate a homicide early Sunday in the 1300 block of North Hudson. Twin 17-year-olds Edwin and Edward Bryant were standing outside about 3:15 a.m. in the 1300 block of North Hudson when a dark-color vehicle drove by and someone inside opened fire, according to Chicago Police. | Network Video Productions

Mitchell: ‘Gang-related’ classification for gun deaths a cop-out

Gangs have always been in America. What there hasn’t always been is the ease with which young people can get their hands on guns.

By Mary Mitchell

Cub fans jam the street outside Wrigley Field celebrating the outcome of World Series game 7. | Santiago Covarrubias/Sun-Times

Photos: Emotions high as fans celebrate historic Cub win

By Rich Hein

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