Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.

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Whether it’s the Chicago Cubs, the Blackhawks, the White Sox, or the Bulls, the sports community in this city knows how to play the game. As a matter of fact, the city has been ranked as one of the world’s best in the TSE (Turner Sports Entertainment) international ranking of sport cities.

Having a great sports culture isn’t just about having a winning team. It’s also about the people. In 2013, the city saw 456,000 jobs created. This translates into a boost in the local economy.

As a matter of fact, the city is home to the largest sports fan base in the nation. Not to mention some of the most notable amateur sports teams. Aside from the Cubs, the Blackhawks have been one of the more successful NHL franchises in recent memory.

Not only does the city boast the highest concentration of sports enthusiasts, it also happens to be a renaissance town. From the ’70s through the present, Chicago has been a center of the arts, a bastion of cultural diversity, and a hotbed of commerce. It’s no wonder that Chicago has been dubbed the sports capital of the United States.

In fact, the sports industry is a billion dollar business. Not only does it create good jobs for the locals, it also helps raise money for worthy causes. Some of the more prestigious awards have been presented to athletes such as Jay Berwanger, the first winner of the Heisman trophy.