Chicago Plane Fire Delays Joe Maddon's Mom From Making Trip To Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The delays following an aircraft fire Friday at O'Hare may prevent Cubs manager Joe Maddon's mother from making the trip to Wrigley Field for Game 3 of the World Series.
Well that's a bummer. Joe Maddon says his mom is stuck in Philly because there are issues at O'Hare
— Nancy Armour (@nrarmour) October 28, 2016
The American Airlines plane caught fire on takeoff around 2:30 p.m., forcing the airport to close for a time.
Eight people suffered minor injuries.
Operations have resumed but there are delays for incoming flights.
First pitch between the Cubs and Indians is at 7:08 p.m. The hometown call can be heard on 670 The Score.