It's Insane More People Weren't Arrested Or Hurt At The Cubs Rally

By Stephen Gossett in News on Nov 7, 2016 5:37PM

Cubs Rally. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images.

As you surely saw last week—and very likely contributed to—the mammoth claustrophobe’s nightmare that was the Cubs’ celebration parade and rally last week totaled some five million people, according to the City of Chicago, nearly twice as many people as actually live here.

Given the scope, it’s either a minor miracle, a case of blind eyes turned, or perhaps some combination thereof, that we didn't see more arrests or injuries reported. Six people were arrested and 33 people were taken to the hospital, according to the Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

Charges included battery, damage to city property, disorderly conduct and operating a drone, OEMC said. The agency did not disclose the nature of the injuries.

It’s a shockingly low number considering the numerous morning drunks (we assume) that were spotted leaping from tall statues and lampposts, in Wrigleyville and downtown, and even into the (deep Cubs blue) Chicago River. The catchers at the other end of the “trust falls” presumably did their part to keep the jumpers’ skulls intact. Dignity, on the other hand? Perhaps not so much.

CWBChicago estimated 21 arrests in the Wrigleyville area the night the Cubs won it all.