Food vendor Alejandro Aparicio Sr. was robbed at gunpoint while selling food in the Austin neighborhood. CBS 2’s Marybel Gonzalez reports.

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Chicago News Sports Events Culture

Having been dubbed the sports capital of the world, the Windy City boasts a plethora of sports teams to boot. From the minor leagues to the storied National Hockey League (NHL) franchise, Chicago has an array of sporting events for the sports fanatic. In fact, according to the Illinois Sports Commission, sports generate over 600 million dollars in revenues for the state each year.

The city is also home to several notable amateur sports teams. The aforementioned hockey team won two Stanley Cups in the last ten years. In fact, the city’s hockey team is one of the most successful in history. The Cubs have an equally long list of accolades. In addition to the aforementioned team, the city is also home to the Chicago Bulls, which had an illustrious run in the 90s.

In fact, the city is home to some of the most famous professional sports teams in the league, including the Chicago Bulls, the Cubs, and the White Sox. In addition to the aforementioned teams, the city is home to minor league baseball teams, which is a feat in and of itself. Fortunately, the city has a sports fanatic population, with some of the country’s best fans.