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Located in the city, Chicago boasts a large number of amateur sports teams. For example, there is a plethora of football, basketball, and hockey teams in the Windy City. The Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox are notable mentions. These teams have provided funding to various athletic programs over the years.

The best thing about these games is that they are relatively inexpensive to attend. For a modest cost, you can enjoy a day of sports with friends and family. The city also boasts an impressively extensive sports fan base. The fanatics are a loyal bunch. This is evident by the number of tickets sold for the Chicago Bulls and Cubs home games. The city is a sporting mecca, so it is not surprising that the aforementioned teams have won countless championships.

While it is not a secret that Chicago is a sports town, the city has undergone a renaissance of its own. The city has seen an influx of millennials with high paying jobs. In fact, there are more high-paying professional jobs in the city than in any other city in the United States. In a nutshell, the aforementioned sports teams and their fans have provided a valuable boost to the city’s economy.