The federal government is giving the green light to a massive construction project at O’Hare International Airport. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the airport on Monday to announce details on O’Hare’s new global terminal.

Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Among Chicagoans, the city has a cult like devotion to their favorite sporting teams. It is not surprising that a few of the city’s most famous sports teams are in contention for the title of best in the league. The Chicago Bulls dominated basketball in the 1990s and the NHL’s Blackhawks have won two Stanley Cups in the past two decades.

Getting back to the topic at hand, sports can be a good thing if done correctly. Sports can be a good way to promote awareness of important issues, raise money for worthy causes and make you feel good about yourself. A recent study showed that sports can be a good way to encourage good nutrition, prevent depression and even boost your immune system. Sports can be a good way to introduce children to exercise. Sports have a major effect on the local economy. The NBA and NFL are two of the most lucrative sports franchises in the world. For example, in 2011, the NFL generated more than $600 million in Illinois and the NHL produced more than $340 million in the state.

Although the best sports teams in the world are on the road for most of the year, they do teleport fans to their favorite destinations on game nights. For instance, in 2015, the Chicago Bears were forced to play a game in Mexico City, a game that was played in a time zone that is two hours ahead of Chicago.