We took the time to recognize 20 years of anchor Jim Williams and his work at CBS 2 Chicago with some old friends.

Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Touted as the city with the most sports fanatics and a bevy of minor league baseball teams, Chicago’s burgeoning sports scene is proof positive that sports can bring people together. There are sports related social activities such as fan clubs and pub crawls to enjoy a beer with your mates. Despite the recent tumultuous state of affairs, Chicago has managed to keep its competitive edge in the arena of sporting events. With its own collegiate basketball team, professional golfing, and even minor league baseball, there’s always something to do.

In the past few years, the Windy City has been named as one of the best sports towns in the country. The city has been home to the biggest and baddest hockey team in the NHL, and the collegiate basketball team based in downtown Chicago is among the biggest in the conference. The Cubs have been an institution for nearly a century, and the Bears have been a fixture in the Big Ten since the early noughties. This sports centric milieu has produced a slew of sports notables spanning the spectrum from high caliber amateur to professional and major leagues. This bevy of sporting aficionados has given rise to sports related social activities such as fan clubs and gambling themed pub crawls. Despite the recent tumultuous State of Illinois induced state of affairs, Chicago has managed to keep the competitive edge in the arena of sporting events. The best part is that you can eat your crow at a sporting event without breaking the bank.