Chicago police are looking for the driver who hit and killed a woman in Lawndale Monday night.
Police said around 8:30 p.m., the woman was crossing the street near Pulaski Road and Arthington Street when the driver of a tan SUV hit her.

Community Relations and Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Despite the disappointing start to the Chicago Bears’ 2014 season, fans are still intensely loyal to their team. The city is home to several professional and minor league sports teams, including the NFL’s Chicago Bears, NHL’s Blackhawks, MLB’s Chicago Cubs and the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. Sports are also a huge business in the city, generating over $600 million in Illinois each year. Sports also contribute to the economy by creating 456,000 jobs. They can also raise money for worthy causes, inspire children to get active, and provide a sense of community.

In addition to being a great way to get involved in your community, sports are also an important way to promote respect among participants. For example, the athletic department at Northwestern launched a program called “Reach Out and Reinforce Respect” in 2013. The program is run by student athletes and the athletic department’s community relations team. Its aim is to provide an anti-bullying campaign, and to encourage respect among all participants. The program also involves student athletes, staff, and fans.

Another way that sports have helped communities is through major events, such as the NHL’s Stanley Cup win in 2010. Players of the Boston Bruins have also visited children’s hospitals on Halloween, and players from other teams have also visited them to cheer them up. These visits have helped to make a positive impact on children, and have also helped to boost local economies. The Bruins were dressed as characters from Disney’s Frozen, and they helped cheer up patients.