Bally’s plans for a $1.7 billion casino in River West cleared another key regulatory hurdle on Tuesday.

Chicago News Sports Events Culture

Whether or not you’re a sports fanatic, you’ll be hard-pressed to ignore Chicago’s illustrious plethora of sporting events. From the Chicago Bears and Cubs to the Chicago Blackhawks and minor league baseball teams, you’ll never be short on a game. Not to mention, Chicago isn’t a place where you’re out of luck when it comes to winning the big one.

The fact of the matter is that the best cities for professional sports in the United States are Chicago and Milwaukee. Despite the fact that both cities are relatively small, they provide for some of the most competitive sports markets in the nation. For instance, the Chicago Bulls won the NBA title in the 90s and the Milwaukee Bucks have been a fixture in the Big Ten for over a century. The best part is, you can live it up in the Windy City without having to travel north for your fix of booze and beef. Aside from that, you’ll also be able to take in the city’s symphony and ballet if you’re so inclined. If you’re into the sport, you’ll be spoiled for choice with the likes of the Chicago White Sox, the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks and the Milwaukee Brewers, the kings of the Central Division.