Opinion: Chicago sporting events with smaller crowds are kind of awesome

By: Alex Patt In my 27 years on this planet I have been to countless sporting events, mostly here in Chicago. One thing had stayed pretty consistent prior to 2020, the crowds at the games were always big. Whether attending games at Wrigley Field, United Center or Soldier Field, I had normally prepared for heavy

(Possibly) Unpopular Opinion: The Chicago Bears should absolutely ditch Soldier Field

By: Alex Patt Reports came out a few days ago that the Chicago Bears have given thoughts to moving their home from downtown Chicago, to Arlington Heights. The Bears have been playing at Soldier Field since 1971 and have a lease with the facility that lasts through 2033. Why Arlington Heights? Because the old Arlington

Returning to Wrigley Field was amazing

By: Alex Patt On April 4th, 2021 I did something I had not done in over a year…attend a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Normally I go to roughly 3-6 games a season, but the COVID pandemic had kept myself and everyone else from attending games at the Friendly Confines in 2020. The last game

Chicago Stadium: The venue I just missed out on

By: Alex Patt The same year I was born, the historic Chicago Stadium closed its doors for the final time. Chicago Stadium hosted sporting events, political conventions, religious gatherings, concerts, and more from 1929 through 1994. The most notable tenants of the “Madhouse on Madison” were the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls. Four months after