Safety Jaquan Brisker, tight end Cole Kmet, defensive back Kyler Gordon, and wide receiver Velus Jones address the media after practice on Wednesday at Halas Hall.

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Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Having a major league team play in your city means you’ll be treated to some serious foot traffic. The Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox may be the city’s marquee teams, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a sports fanatic who doesn’t know who’s in town.

As for sports themselves, Chicago is home to a number of professional, amateur, and semi-pro teams, and it’s not just football. The city also has a slew of amateur sporting events, from golf to soccer to basketball to tennis. In terms of measurable benefits, a well-run sports program has the potential to boost the local economy. For example, sports related activities generated more than 456,000 jobs in the city in 2013, compared to just over 75,000 non-sporting employees. This makes sports an important part of the city’s overall renaissance.

Of course, one of the most important benefits of having a major league team is the funding that it provides for athletic programs in the city’s schools. The city has more than 50 high school sports clubs, many of which are affiliated with professional sports teams. For instance, the Chicago Bears have long-standing partnerships with the Chicago White Sox, and both teams provide financial support for the city’s burgeoning youth sports program, Jr. Bears.