Police exchanged gunfire with two suspects in the robbery of a smoke shop, and a suspect was also shot. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.

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Whether it’s the World Series or the NBA Finals, Chicago has been home to some of the most storied sports teams in the game. The Bears are a household name in the Windy City and the White Sox have been around for more than a century. In the past, the Cubs were more of a spectator sport, but their recent surge has transformed the city into a sporting juggernaut. The city has also been home to some of the most notable amateur sports teams in the nation.

It’s a fact that the city is home to a few minor league baseball teams, but the storied Chicago Blackhawks have been a mainstay in the National Hockey League for more than a century. There are several other sports franchises in the area, some of them having been in existence longer than the team itself. Some of these clubs are teeming with fans, while others are content to hold their own in a league that boasts the likes of the San Jose Sharks. The best part is that the city is home to the lion’s share of sports enthusiasts, a trait reflected in their collective love of the game. It is no surprise then that the city has been included in TSE’s list of the world’s best sports towns for the last two years in a row. In fact, the city has been named the home of the best sports fans in the nation.