A special project took place Friday at the Fort Sheridan Cemetery in Lake Forest. Volunteers came to clean the headstones of veterans.

Chicago Sports Events Culture

Chicago has a strong sports culture and is considered the “Sports Capital of the World,” which is reflected in its cosmopolitan atmosphere and diverse sports history. The city has been ranked as the World’s Best Sports City three times by Sporting News and consistently makes the TSE international ranking of sport cities. Its sports teams have won two Stanley Cups in the past five years.

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and home to nearly three million people. Known as a’melting pot’ and “city in a garden,” Chicago is home to a diverse population that appreciates sports. The city has been rated as the Best Sports City three times by Sporting News and has made the TSE international ranking of sport cities every year since 2012. The city is also home to Jay Berwanger, the first football player to win the Heisman Trophy.