WATCH LIVE: Everyday runners finish the 2017 Chicago Marathon

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Runners participate in the Chicago Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Chicago.

Some of the world’s most elite runners were in last year’s Chicago Marathon. This year, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s son will be among the participants. | AP Photo

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Runners from around the world hit the streets Sunday morning for the 40th running of the Chicago Marathon. Follow along here with NBC5’s live stream to see the racers’ progress — and to cheer from home as they cross the finish line. NBC race coverage continues through 11 a.m., and NBC’s finish-line cam is set to stay live until 3 p.m.

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