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The Latest: Cubs fans packing trains to Chicago for parade

Brian Terry, of Bannerville USA, installs 2016 World Series Champions, Chicago Cubs banners as preparations for the parade and rally to celebrate the Cubs World series victory are rolled out along south Columbus Dr. in Chicago's Grant Park, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune) /Chicago Tribune via AP)
Brian Terry, of Bannerville USA, installs 2016 World Series Champions, Chicago Cubs banners as preparations for the parade and rally to celebrate the Cubs World series victory are rolled out along south Columbus Dr. in Chicago's Grant Park, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune) /Chicago Tribune via AP)

By Associated Press 2 min read

CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on the city of Chicago’s parade and rally to honor the Cubs’ first World Series championship in 108 years (all times local):

8:30 a.m.

Commuter trains running into downtown Chicago are already packed, hours ahead of the victory parade for the World Series champion Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Transit Authority had announced Thursday it was adding extra service and capacity to accommodate people attending a noon rally in the city.

But trains were already skipping stops Thursday morning because they were packed with fans, some draped with the team’s blue and white “W” flags before 7 a.m.