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Woman faces fine for ‘Flying the W’ at Chicago condo building

Oct 19, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

Are we in 1980 Communist Russia? Condo and townhome associations have rules to keep order and make the area pleasant for all who live and contribute to fees. But is a Cubs “W” flag an eyesore? We think not.

CHICAGO — As everyone knows, the Cubs “Fly the W” every time they win. Well, WGN found someone who has to pay fines if she does the same at her condo, and she’s willing to do it even if the Cubs go all the way.Lisa Ward, who lives in a West Loop condo building, received an email Monday. It said her “Flying of the W” off her balcony violates two rules of the Condo owner’s association:

Source: Woman faces fine for ‘Flying the W’ at Chicago condo building | WGN-TV

The Story Behind the Cubs’ W Flag 

Oct 14, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

The Chicago Cubs have always encouraged fans to embrace the tradition of the team, but one tradition that has been around for decades has seen a massive surge in popularity over the past two seasons at Wrigley Field.

That tradition is the flying of the white “W” flag, which has been done to indicate Cubs victories since the 1930’s.

In more recent times, fans have been encouraged to #FlyTheW by the team itself, and sales for the items have been brisk as the Cubs have won more and more games.

Source: Fly the W: The Story Behind the Cubs’ W Flag | NBC Chicago

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