The charges against Robert Crimo Jr. stem from his sponsoring his son for a Firearm Owners Identification card. CBS 2’s Marybel Gonzalez reports.

Chicago News Sports Events Culture

The Chicago sports scene has been around for quite some time. There have been a few notable names in the ring like the Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, and Bears. In the past the city has played host to major league sporting events like the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, and the MLB playoffs. The most successful franchise in the city’s history is the Cubs. The team has been in the news for all the right reasons. The aforementioned teams are part of an interlocking culture that extends well beyond the confines of their respective properties.

The aforementioned sports are by no means the only game in town. However, the city is home to some of the world’s most prominent and talented athletes and coaches. This is not to mention the legions of fans that follow them wherever they go. The sports industry is a highly competitive one and is a driving force in the economic health of the region. The most important attribute of all is the plethora of well paid jobs in the area. The aforementioned triumvirate has earned the coveted prize of city of the year, and the accompanying adornment of a burgeoning fanbase of loyalists. The sports swagger is one of the defining characteristics of this city.