Dr. Allison Arwady, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health got the COVID-19 booster. She was at a CVS in the West Lawn neighborhood.

The Sports Capital of the Midwest

Having been dubbed the sports capital of the Midwest, Chicago has an abundance of amateur and professional sports teams ranging from the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and a slew of minor league affiliates. It’s no wonder that the city is a hotbed for sports geeks of all persuasions.

The fact of the matter is that Chicago sports fans are as competitive as the players on the field. One would expect a city of more than three million people to take its game seriously, and they do. Sports are a great way to bring people together and foster a sense of camaraderie, particularly at the high school and college level.

The best part is that sports have a positive effect on the broader economy. In the last year alone, sports generated $600 million in the state of Illinois. This is a boon for the state’s burgeoning amateur sports scene, which boasts a host of notable amateur teams.

Sports are also a good way to promote the health and well-being of the broader community. From the many charitable organizations in which sports have a vested interest to the hundreds of parks and recreation areas, a trip to Chicago is not just about watching the game, but taking in the sights and sounds of one of the great cities in the country. The city’s enviable transportation infrastructure has made it a destination in its own right.

While no city can beat the Chicago Bulls in a game of basketball, the Chicago Bears have had a lousy start to the season. Hopefully the team can rebound soon and put forth a better effort.