Celebs React to Chicago Cubs' Historic World Series Win

See what the Chicago faithful had to say.

ByABC News
November 3, 2016, 10:06 AM

— -- The Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 8-7 Wednesday night to win the World Series and, in the process, break one of the longest droughts in sports history.

The win, after more than 100 years of wanting and dreaming, brought celebs and the like to their feet in excitement.

For instance, loyal Cubs fan Bill Murray told ESPN he thinks Mayor Rahm Emmanuel should cancel school for the rest of the week so kids can celebrate.

Here's what others had to say.

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