Chicago Cubs World Series Trophy is Coming to Gurnee

The Chicago Cubs’ World Series trophy is coming to Gurnee this weekend.

Fans will have the opportunity to see and take photos with the 2016 World Series Trophy at the American Legion Post 771, 749 Milwaukee Road in Gurnee, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22, village officials said in a news release.

Additional parking will be available across the street in the parking lot of Primo Italian American Cuisine, 720 Milwaukee Avenue; Windsor Court Business Center, 501 North Route 21; as well as at the Warren Township High School – O’Plaine Campus, 500 O’Plaine Road).

The World Series Trophy, also known as the Commissioner’s Trophy, was originally created by Major League Baseball in 1967. The 24-inch trophy features 30 flags, one for each MLB team, with latitude/longitude lines symbolizing the world, and 24-karat vermeil stitches representing those on a baseball. Each year, one full-sized trophy is constructed and presented to the winner of the World Series by the Baseball Commissioner.

Fans can follow the Cubs on Twitter and Instagram (@Cubs) for specific updates on the Cubs Trophy Tour using the #CubsTrophyTour hashtag. Team updates and fans' social media posts are also available at www.cubs.com/trophytour, along with a tentative schedule, highlights and more information about the World Series Trophy.

“Having the trophy visit Gurnee is a great opportunity for the Village, as well as for the American Legion Post 771” said Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik. “This event is the first visit of the trophy to Lake County, so we are anticipating a great showing of local Cubs fans.”

For more information, visit www.cubs.com/trophytour or www.gurnee.il.us.

Photo caption: Brandon Getzloff and his wife Rosa with the Cubs 2016 World Series trophy at a trophy stop in Naperville in recent weeks. Photo credit: Brian Getzloff