Michael Jordan is just one of many outstanding athletes who have thrilled Chicago sports fans over the years. Walter Payton, Ernie Banks, Bobby Hull, Luis Aparacio and scores of other exciting players have helped make Chicago one of the world’s great sports towns.
Learn more about the many outstanding athletes who have thrilled Chicago sports fans over the years, about our seven professional sports teams and our historic sporting venues.
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If you want to work out, the 18-mile lakefront path is a mecca for cyclists and runners. Along the way you'll see some of our 33 beaches, plus tennis courts, athletic fields and one of the eight Chicago Park District golf courses. In-line skating, ice skating, miniature golf, bowling and every other type of recreational activity are readily available in Chicago.
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Chicago is proud to have been selected by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as one of the four official international candidate cities vying to host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics Games.
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