The Tinley Park-Park District announced its plan to transform a former mental health center property into a hub of athletic fields, track and field facilities, a domed sports complex and open recreational space.

Chicago Sports Events Culture

Among the many sports minded cities in the United States, Chicago boasts a sports culture as rich as it is diverse. For a start, Chicago has a storied hockey franchise in the form of the Chicago Blackhawks. In addition to the Blackhawks, Chicago boasts an amateur sporting community that includes minor league baseball teams.

There are actually several major professional sports teams in the city. In fact, Chicago is one of only four American cities to field teams in all five major professional sports. In terms of economic impact, sports teams help to create jobs and contribute to the state’s bottom line.

In fact, in 2010 the sports industry accounted for $340 million in the state economy. The city’s professional sports teams provide funding for sports related educational programs and other worthwhile endeavors. In a city with a population of over 3 million people, this is a big deal.

Despite its reputation as a gritty urban enclave, Chicago boasts a healthy dose of sports fanatics. Regardless of the team’s performance, fans of the Bears will make the trek. The city has been known to have some of the most enthusiastic fans in the game.

The best part is that sports like baseball, ice hockey, and football can be fun to watch and even a bit of a social activity. As a result, Chicago’s sports culture is a bona fide sexy proposition. There is no shortage of games to watch, and the city has no problem attracting and retaining top talent.