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Besides the Cubs and Blackhawks, Chicago boasts a healthy list of professional and amateur sports teams. If you’re into ice hockey, then you’re in luck. The city is home to several minor league baseball teams. In addition, the city has a storied NHL franchise. Not only does the city have a few notable sports teams, it also has a bevy of aficionados. It’s not uncommon to see a crowd of fans cheering on the latest crop of burgeoning stars.

There’s also been a flurry of press about a forthcoming casino in the Windy City. The competition is fierce, though, as the Chicago area is already home to a slew of high-profile entertainment venues. Aside from sports, the city is a mecca for arts and culture. The likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, and Ryan Gosling have all made the city their home base, and the list of high-end restaurants, clubs, and theaters goes on.

Of course, the city has been home to several notable sporting events over the years, and the city has an extensive ad campaign to promote local sports teams. On top of that, the city boasts a robust municipal athletic program, the aforementioned Chicago Bears. Among the city’s many other perks, Chicago residents are awash in free tickets and concessions, thanks to the city’s philanthropic mayor, Rahm Emanuel. A recent study of Chicago-area sports fanatics revealed that the city boasts the most fans per capita of any in the country.