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Chicagoland takes day off to celebrate Blackhawks Stanley Cup victory
JULY 4, 2013
Vol. 57 No. 39
PHOTOS BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/ STAFF REPORTER
By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
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hicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s call for the entire metropolitan area to enjoy a “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” resulted in an estimated 2 million Blackhawks fans playing hooky to celebrate the team’s victory at a parade and rally June 28. Fans from all across Chicagoland started their commute to the city using Metra and the CTA before dawn. Metra offered a special one-day only $5 unlimited See BLACKHAWKS, page 8
Above, the Chicago Blackhawks celebrate winning the Stanley Cup in Grant Park June 28. Left, The Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo raises the Stanley Cup.