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Chicago Sky's Stefanie Dolson holds up the trophy as players celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
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Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson holds up the trophy as players celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.

Photos: Parade and rally for WNBA champion Chicago Sky

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Chance the Rapper sings as Chicago Sky players dance during a rally for the WNBA champions.
Chance the Rapper sings as Chicago Sky players dance during a rally for the WNBA champions.
Chicago Sky's Astou Ndour-Fall, left, and Azurá Stevens, right, celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky’s Astou Ndour-Fall, left, and Azurá Stevens, right, celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park.
Kahleah Copper, from left, Stefanie Dolson and Candace Parker enjoy the moment as the city of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champions during a rally at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Kahleah Copper, from left, Stefanie Dolson and Candace Parker enjoy the moment as the city of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champions during a rally at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky forward/center and former Naperville Central High School athlete Candace Parker during a rally at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky forward/center and former Naperville Central High School athlete Candace Parker during a rally at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky's Candace Parker and Stefanie Dolson, right, hug Diamond DeShields during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky’s Candace Parker and Stefanie Dolson, right, hug Diamond DeShields during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky basketball player Dana Evans takes selfies with fans as the city of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champions during a rally at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky basketball player Dana Evans takes selfies with fans as the city of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champions during a rally at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky player Stefanie Dolson holds up the championship trophy as the city of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champions during a rally at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky player Stefanie Dolson holds up the championship trophy as the city of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champions during a rally at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson shows the fans her Olympic medal during a rally for the Sky at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky center Stefanie Dolson shows the fans her Olympic medal during a rally for the Sky at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky players throw their own confetti during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky players throw their own confetti during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chance the Rapper along with the Chiicago Sky celebrate their WNBA championship with fans during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chance the Rapper along with the Chiicago Sky celebrate their WNBA championship with fans during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky players Lexie Brown and Diamond DeShields play in the confetti during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky players Lexie Brown and Diamond DeShields play in the confetti during a rally at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky's Stefanie Dolson holds up the trophy as players celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson holds up the trophy as players celebrate their WNBA championship win with fans during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Coach James Wade speaks during the rally for the Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
Coach James Wade speaks during the rally for the Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky's Stefanie Dolson dances as Gov. J.B. Pritzker looks on during a rally for the WNBA champions at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky’s Stefanie Dolson dances as Gov. J.B. Pritzker looks on during a rally for the WNBA champions at Millennium Park.
Fans celebrate during a rally for the WNBA champion Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
Fans celebrate during a rally for the WNBA champion Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
The Chicago Sky celebrate during a rally at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
The Chicago Sky celebrate during a rally at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter during rally for the team at Millennium Park.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter during rally for the team at Millennium Park.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrate during a rally for the WNBA champ Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrate during a rally for the WNBA champ Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her wife, Amy Eshleman, celebrate during a parade and rally for the WNBA's Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her wife, Amy Eshleman, celebrate during a parade and rally for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky at Millennium Park.
Fans celebrate the Chicago Sky's WNBA championship during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Fans celebrate the Chicago Sky’s WNBA championship during a rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Whitney Young girls basketball players show off their Sky championship shirts before a parade and rally for the Chicago Sky at Pritzker Pavilion on Oct. 19, 2021.
Whitney Young girls basketball players show off their Sky championship shirts before a parade and rally for the Chicago Sky at Pritzker Pavilion on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Sky players Courtney Vandersloot, from left, Stefanie Dolson, Candace Parker and coach James Wade enjoy their WNBA championship title celebration rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Sky players Courtney Vandersloot, from left, Stefanie Dolson, Candace Parker and coach James Wade enjoy their WNBA championship title celebration rally at Millennium Park on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Sky player Candace Parker, center, and teammates board buses ready to depart Wintrust Arena for their celebratory parade on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Sky player Candace Parker, center, and teammates board buses ready to depart Wintrust Arena for their celebratory parade on Oct. 19, 2021.
Fans wait for the parade as the Chicago Sky celebrate their WNBA championship along Michigan Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
Fans wait for the parade as the Chicago Sky celebrate their WNBA championship along Michigan Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
Crowds gather to cheer on five buses full of Chicago Sky players, staff, and family members as they head down Michigan Avenue en route to a rally at Millennium Park.
Crowds gather to cheer on five buses full of Chicago Sky players, staff, and family members as they head down Michigan Avenue en route to a rally at Millennium Park.
Kira Thomas, 6, foreground, cheers as the Chicago Sky pass by and celebrate their WNBA championship with a parade down Michigan Avenue.
Kira Thomas, 6, foreground, cheers as the Chicago Sky pass by and celebrate their WNBA championship with a parade down Michigan Avenue.
Buses carrying the 2021 WNBA champion Chicago Sky heads north along Michigan Avenue on the way to Millennium Park.
Buses carrying the 2021 WNBA champion Chicago Sky heads north along Michigan Avenue on the way to Millennium Park.
Stefanie Dolson wears her gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 3x3 basketball as she smokes a cigar and celebrates the WNBA championship with her Chicago Sky teammates during a parade down Michigan Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
Stefanie Dolson wears her gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 3×3 basketball as she smokes a cigar and celebrates the WNBA championship with her Chicago Sky teammates during a parade down Michigan Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
Fans line up in front of the Art Institute as the City of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champion Chicago Sky on Oct. 19, 2021 with a downtown parade and rally.
Fans line up in front of the Art Institute as the City of Chicago celebrates the 2021 WNBA champion Chicago Sky on Oct. 19, 2021 with a downtown parade and rally.
Fans wave to Chicago Sky players who are aboard buses for their WNBA championship title celebratory parade on Oct. 19, 2021.
Fans wave to Chicago Sky players who are aboard buses for their WNBA championship title celebratory parade on Oct. 19, 2021.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker rides a bus as the Chicago Sky celebrate their WNBA championship with a parade down Michigan Avenue.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker rides a bus as the Chicago Sky celebrate their WNBA championship with a parade down Michigan Avenue.
Fans wave to Chicago Sky players who are aboard buses ready to depart Wintrust Arena for their celebratory parade on Oct. 19, 2021.
Fans wave to Chicago Sky players who are aboard buses ready to depart Wintrust Arena for their celebratory parade on Oct. 19, 2021.
Stefanie Dolson wears her gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 3x3 Basketball as she celebrates the WNBA championship with her Chicago Sky teammates during a parade down Michigan Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
Stefanie Dolson wears her gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 3×3 Basketball as she celebrates the WNBA championship with her Chicago Sky teammates during a parade down Michigan Avenue on Oct. 19, 2021.
Chicago Sky player Allie Quigley, right, poses for a photo with Natasha Parker, mother of Sky player Candace Parker, inside Wintrust Arena on Oct. 19, 2021. The Chicago Sky team was gathering for a parade through downtown Chicago and a rally to celebrate their WNBA championship title.
Chicago Sky player Allie Quigley, right, poses for a photo with Natasha Parker, mother of Sky player Candace Parker, inside Wintrust Arena on Oct. 19, 2021. The Chicago Sky team was gathering for a parade through downtown Chicago and a rally to celebrate their WNBA championship title.

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