A record number of people walked through the emergency room doors at the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital this past weekend – with a mix of RSV and flu. As CBS 2’s Tara Molina reports, other hospitals reported similar situations.

Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Among the many accolades, Chicago has been dubbed the sports capital of the world. During the past few decades, the city has boasted one of the most competitive sports landscapes in the nation. Despite the fact that the Chicago Bears have had a less than stellar start to the 2014 season, the city’s sports fans remain loyal and oh so competitive. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the Chicago Cubs or Chicago Bears, a visit to your local sporting arena is the next best thing to seeing your favorite team in action.

One of the more exciting aspects of the Chicago sports scene is the sheer number of sports aficionados. Despite the recent departures of arguably the best players of all time, Chicago sports fans remain as passionate and competitive as ever. In fact, if you’re lucky, you might even find yourself in a swarm of fellow fans. It’s a fun experience, especially when you get to attend games at the Windy City’s venerable sports arenas.

A recent study of Chicago sports fans revealed that the best sports team is the Chicago Bears. For a city with a population of over a million, it’s hard to beat the enthusiasm of the Chicago Bears faithful. In fact, the city has a reputation as a sport fanatic’s dream, so much so that if you ask the locals what they like to watch, they’ll likely give you a resounding ‘Bears, Bears, Bears’. The Chicago Bears have been around for over a century, so they’ve seen it all.