On Tuesday, union workers will hit the picket line at the clinics. They will strike through Thursday.

A healthcare battle brewing in Chicago Tonight as workers at the city's Howard Brown clinics prepare to strike all Quiet tonight outside this Howard Brown Health Center on Halstead but come Tomorrow union workers will hit the Picket line here striking through Thursday the labor group is at odds with Howard Brown leadership over layoffs Howard Brown operates nearly a dozen Health Centers but the ones you see here Are where workers plan to strike Tomorrow tonight Howard Brown is vowing To keep its appointments and serve its Patients during the strike

Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Sports are a big deal in the Windy City. In fact, in 2011 the city was ranked as the best sports town in the country by the folks at USA Today. Among other things, sports have helped fuel the renaissance that is the Windy City. Besides bringing fans together, sports have been a boon to the local economy. This has helped the city earn several awards and accolades. Some of the more notable ones include the aforementioned title, a hat tip to the Chicago Blackhawks, and a nod to the Cubs, White Sox and Bulls. Those are just a few of the dozens of professional sports teams that call the city home.

As it turns out, the most important role of a professional sports team is not to simply provide a wink and a nod to their fanbase. The city has taken a leading role in supporting youth and amateur athletics by providing scholarships and grants, as well as funding numerous teams and sports programs. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the Cubs, Bears, or White Sox, there’s no denying that Chicago is a sports lovers’ paradise. Hopefully, the city can continue to expand the sports empire that it has already cultivated.

If you’re in the market for a new sporting event to watch, don’t be shy about asking. Chances are, you’ll get a smile. Plus, if you’re in the vicinity of one of the numerous zoos and parks that have a sports component, you’ll also see plenty of kids out and about.