A soldier from Des Plaines received a proper burial on Thursday, decades after he was killed during the Korean War.
Chicago News Sports Events Culture
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Chicago News Sports Events Culture
Chicago is a city rich in sports and history. In fact, it’s been named the best sports city in the country three times. The city’s professional football and basketball teams have won two Stanley Cups in recent years, and the Windy City has a long tradition of excellence in athletics.
The city is home to nearly three million people and is widely regarded as a cultural melting pot. Its sports scene is just as diverse as its population, with professional and amateur sports teams playing in the windy city. Chicago has been named a top sports city by the Sporting News three times and has been on the TSE International Ranking of Sport Cities every year since 2012. The city was home to the first Heisman Trophy winner, Jay Berwanger, in 1963.
Fans are passionate about Chicago sports events. There are several major sporting events held here, attracting millions of fans each year. Chicago is the home to the NFL’s Bears, which last won the Super Bowl in 1985, and the NBA’s Bulls, led by Michael ‘Air’ Jordan, have dominated the game for decades. Moreover, the Chicago Blackhawks have won two Stanley Cups in the past decade.