Brian Cassella / baiduhaiBleacher fans arrive before the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians play on Oct. 30, 2016, in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFans watch batting practice as the sun sets before Game 5 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiA fan sings to the national anthem before Game 5 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiCubs fans rejoice at Lincoln Park Stadium bar on North Clark Street in Chicago on Nov. 3, 2016, as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the World Series.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans watch their team warm up on Nov. 2, 2016 before Game 7 of the World Series.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiCubs fans Michael Berg, left, and Frankie Angotti, both of Highland, IN, react as the Cleveland Indians tie Game 7 in the bottom of the eighth inning. They were watching Game 7 of the World Series at Lincoln Park Stadium bar in Chicago on Nov. 2, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans cheer outside Wrigley Field after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to win the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiMiguel Rios, 47, rubs his head while watching the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar during the sixth inning of Game 7 in the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiChicago taxi driver David Wilson celebrates in his car on Nov. 1, 2016 during the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiCubs fans celebrate the 3-2 victory over Cleveland Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 after Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiBrian Angstadt from Saskatoon Canada hoists his buddy Ryan Davies of Winnepeg Canada after the Cubs win. The two flew to Chicago just to be here for the games. Cubs fans watch the game and go crazy after the Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 at Wrigley Field during the 5th game of the World Series Sunday Oct. 30, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiChad Diqui, 32, watches the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the fourth inning of Game 5 in the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiCubs and Indians fans react to a two run home run by Cleveland Indian's Rajai Davis (20) in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiChicago Cub fans gather outside Wrigley Field waiting for the results of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans cheer inside Sluggers World Class Sports Bar while watching the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fan Joe Wiegand is dressed as President Theodore Roosevelt before Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 1, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFrom center, Joe Cervantes, 30, cheers while the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of Game 5 in the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiMusician Billy Corgan, second from left, talks with sports reporters before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fan Carly Hall, 23, of Arlington Heights gets her ivy costume prepared prior to the start of Game 5 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, October 30, 2016.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiEvan Rothstein, Henry Zabala, and Teri Smith, left to right, watch Game 7 of the World Series with anxiety at Murphy's Bleachers in Chicago on Nov. 2, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiTemo Gomez and Monica Bayle watch Game 6 of the World Series with other Cubs fans in Sluggers in Wrigleyville, Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016.
Alyssa Pointer / baiduhaiCubs fans celebrate on West Division Street in Chicago after the Chicago Cubs won Game 7 to win the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiCubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field in Chicago after the Cubs won 9 to 3 on the road against the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFans cover themselves as rain falls in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiHenry Zabala from Skokie, Ill. watches Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016 at Murphy's Bleachers in Chicago and celebrates a pick off.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiA Cleveland Indian fan watches the 7th inning on a mobile device while attending Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiCubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field in Chicago after the Cubs won 9 to 3 on the road against the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiRain streaks a window in the Cubby Bear bar across the street from Wrigley Field before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans watch Game 7 of the World Series in Wrigleyville, Chicago on a laptop under an umbrella on Nov. 2, 2016.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiFans watch Game 7 of the World Series through a window in The Cubby Bear across from Wrigley Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans watch inside Sluggers World Class Sports Bar in Chicago while the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the second inning of Game 7 in the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiCub fans celebrate the victory in Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 1, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiA St. Mary statue owned by Ryan Gutierrez, 49, of Berwyn, stands near an entrance to Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH, before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016. Gutierrez believes the statue has brought good luck to the Cubs.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans cheer as the eighth inning ends against the Cleveland Indians in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiDiane Wehling, Brian Bagnall and Vera Skocen, from left, cheer during Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at the Cubby Bear bar across from Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fan Henry Alvarez, 30, of Daytona Beach, Florida, secures his spot in line early for Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiWill O'Brien, dark jacket, center, cheers as the Cubs re-take the lead in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on televisions at Lincoln Park Stadium bar in Chicago on Nov. 2, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFans stand for the national anthem before Game 5 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans put their heads down inside Sluggers World Class Sports Bar in Chicago while watching the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning of Game 7 in the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiMelissa Monno and Ryan Shaver of Warrenville share tense moments in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series while watching at Murphy's Bleachers in Chicago on Nov.2, 2016 .
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFrom center, Joe Cervantes, 30, cheers while the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of Game 5 in the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiFans celebrate the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win over the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, in Wrigleyville in Chicago.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiPercival Grande, Robbie Pingul and Mark Romero, from left, watch Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at the Cubby Bear bar across from Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiCub fans celebrate outside of Wrigley Field on Nov. 1, 2016 after the Cubs won Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFans wait out the rain delay before the tenth inning of Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fan Josh Negron, foreground, watches the top of the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series on a television at Puerto Rico Food & Liquors on Augusta Boulevard in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016.
Chris Walker/baiduhai /Janet Kelton of Elmhurst, center, and Amber Parsons, second from right, visiting from Alabama, cheer on the Cubs outside Wrigley Field in the fourth inning.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiFans sit on a light post outside Wrigley Field during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans stand outside Sluggers World Class Sports Bar in Chicago while the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the second inning of Game 7 in the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans including Lazaro Salas, right, celebrate at Puerto Rico Food & Liquors on Augusta Boulevard in Chicago after watching the Cubs on television as they won Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiCubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field in Chicago after the Cubs won 9 to 3 on the road against the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans sing during the seventh inning stretch of Game 5 between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians in the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiA Cubs fans waves a "W" flag in the ninth inning during Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Nov. 1, 2016.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiFans celebrate the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win over the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, in Wrigleyville in Chicago.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiThe crowd goes wild at Murphy's Bleachers in Wrigleyville, Chicago when Javier Baez hits a home run in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiGlenn Warmack, center, and other Cubs fans cheer as they watch Game 6 of the World Series at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiClouds loom over Wrigleyville before Game 5 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiAn usher claps along as fans sing after the Cubs 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiMike Warga of Seattle signals safe alongside his sistar Cathy Cascia of Chicago as they watch Kris Bryant slide home in the fourth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on televisions in Wrigleyville, Chicago on Nov. 2, 2016.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiJim Matzke negotiates the rain outside Wrigley Field as Chicago Cubs fans watch Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fan Noah Borden adjusts his sunglasses while waiting to enter Progressive Field for Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiIllinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, lower left, sits with wife Diana as Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) bats Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 during Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Alyssa Pointer / baiduhaiDarryl Wren, of Blue Island, front, and others gathered for a World Series watch party at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, celebrate the Cubs scoring a run at the top of the fourth inning on Nov. 2, 2016, in Chicago. Wren says he is "more of a Chicago White Sox fan," but is hoping the Cubs win tonight.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCindy Lloyd cheers as she watches Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at the Cubby Bear bar across from Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Antonio Perez / baiduhaiPatricia Mata and children Javier, left, and Alexa on her arms, sport Chicago Cubs clothing to cheer on their team along 18th St., in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, on Nov.2, 2016.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiBartenders Kelly Vargo, from left, Leigha Wondergem and Laura Blackburn celebrate as the Cubs go ahead 8-6 in the 10th inning at Murphy's Bleachers in Chicago on Nov. 2, 2016.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiDogs dressed in Cubs attire are photographed like pop stars outside Wrigley Field before Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 30, 2016.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiChicago fans celebrate Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler's (24) lead off home run in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016, in front of Wrigley Field.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans including Lazaro Salas, center, cheer as they watch Game 6 of the World Series on a television at Puerto Rico Food & Liquors on Augusta Boulevard in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016. Anthony Rizzo had just hit a home run in the top of the ninth inning.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiLena Rush, center, watches Game 6 of the World Series at Sluggers in Wrigleyville, Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiFans cheer as they watch Game 6 of the World Series at Sluggers World Class Sports Bar in Wrigleyville, Chicago on Nov.1, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiDressed as a goat, Amanda Jackson (cq), 35, of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, has her portrait taken outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before Game 5 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, October 30, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fan and UFC fighter Clay Guida shows off his tickets for Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiCubs fans at Murphy's Bleachers in Chicago watch Game 7 of the World Series on Nov.2, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans celebrate after first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 1, 2016.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiCubs fans rejoice at Lincoln Park Stadium bar in Chicago on Nov. 3, 2016 as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians to win the World Series.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans cheer outside Wrigley Field after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to win the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFans reach for a tossed ball during batting practice before Game 5 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans watch Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016 on a laptop under an umbrella in Wrigleyville, Chicago.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiCindy Gillespie presses her hands against her face as she watches Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at the Cubby Bear bar across from Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiCub fans celebrate the victory in Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, ohio on Nov. 1, 2016.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiCubs fans arrive at Wrigley Field to sign the ballparks' brick wall before Game 7 of the World Series on Nov.2, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago Cubs towels are tossed down to fans on Waveland Ave. before the start of Game 5 of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, October 30, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiBrothers Oz Perez, holding sign, and Mike Perez, right, with fellow Chicago Cubs fans, celebrate a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiA Cubs fan wears her rally cap in the tenth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiFans celebrate the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win over the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 3, 2016, in Wrigleyville in Chicago.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiCub fans celebrate outside of Wrigley Field on Nov. 1, 2016 after the Cubs won Game 6 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans walk through the concourse before the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of Game 5 in the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiCubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field in Chicago after the Cubs won 9 to 3 on the road against the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiBartenders Laura Blackburn, left and Leigha Wondergem watch Game 7 at Murphy's Bleachers in Chicago on Nov.2, 2016.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans Ricardo Morales, center, and Nelson Rios, right, celebrate while watching Game 6 of the World Series on a television at Puerto Rico Food & Liquors on Augusta Boulevard in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiOn Clark Street, Cub fans react as the Indians score during the ninth game in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiA Chicago Cubs fan runs to secure a prime spot in a standing room only section of Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, before Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiFans cheer outside Wrigley Field after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to win the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFans take pictures of the ballpark before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
Nancy Stone / baiduhaiFour Dominican Sisters who teach at St. Ignatius College Prep borrow a W flag from two 14-year-old boys and ask them to take their photo by Wrigley Field before the start of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Terrence Antonio James / baiduhaiChicago Cubs fans including Josh Negron, left, watch the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the World Series on a television at Puerto Rico Food & Liquors on Augusta Boulevard in Chicago on Nov. 1, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiBrittney Sherwood, 29, watches the Chicago Cubs play the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of Game 5 in the World Series at Wrigley Field Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Walker / baiduhaiAt a Clark Street club, fans celebrate with selfies as the Cubs win the World Series on Nov. 3, 2016.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiFans take photos in the Cubby Bear bear as they celebrate the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series win over the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Wrigleyville in Chicago.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiChicago Cub fans gather outside Wrigley Field waiting for Game 7 to end in the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiJP Stahl celebrates a play as he watches Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at the Cubby Bear bar across from Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Zbigniew Bzdak / baiduhaiCubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field in Chicago after the Cubs won 9 to 3 on the road against the Cleveland Indians in Game 6 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiA Cubs fans holds up a sign before Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2, 2016, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
If you’re expecting an epic Game 7 hangover, the Cubs have your back.
The team tweeted out “Super official excuse notes for EVERYONE!” Wednesday in the form of a fill-in-the-blank letter asking that fans be excused from class, work or other responsibilities in order to watch the final World Series game.
At the request of a fan, the Cubs tweeted out an updated note with the date crossed out and Thursday written in a nod to the citywide hangover that may make early mornings near-impossible for some people Thursday morning.
“The Chicago Cubs are playing Game 7 of the World Series, and if you’re not familiar with sports narratives … well, it’s kind of a big deal,” the letter reads.
“We need all the support we can muster up, and ______ has been an integral part of our fan base for ___ days/weeks/months/years, and we cannot #FlytheW without them.”
The letter goes on to promise “a cute GIF tweeted at you.” Followers who requested one were treated to clips of joyous Cubs team moments and more than a few shots of Anthony Rizzo’s smile.
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Employees at Henson Consulting don’t need the note to come in late Thursday.
Kathleen Henson, founder and CEO, is pushing her office’s start time to noon if the Cubs win and 10 a.m. if they lose.
Henson said she made the decision after a brutally heavy commute to her downtown office from Wheaton this morning. She was later than usual, and figured her comrades stuck on the Eisenhower Expressway alongside her probably had been up late celebrating the Cubs Game 6 win as well.
“This is a big day in history,” said Henson, who normally expects her employees at work at 8:30 a.m. She posted her plans on Facebook as a call to action for other employers to give their employees a late start as well.
Her next petition, Henson said: If the Cubs win, she hopes the city can turn the river blue.
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