The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the all-time great hockey teams. I guess you can say that about…read moreall of the Original Six of which the Blackhawks are one. The Blackhawks are top-five in the NHL in both total number of Stanley Cup championships won (6) and total number of Stanley Cup Finals appearances (13). While historic franchises like the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs have won more Stanley Cup championships than the Blackhawks, the Blackhawks have continued to win championships well into the 21st century. That's something neither the Canadiens nor Maple Leafs can say with those teams' last titles occurring in 1993 and 1967, respectively. Members of the Arthur Wirtz family have been principal owners of the Blackhawks franchise since 1966. The franchise had won three Stanley Cup championships - 1934, 1938, and 1961 - prior to Arthur Wirtz becoming the lead partner. Chicago wouldn't win a Stanley Cup again until Arthur's grandson Rocky assumed control in 2007. They've since won the Cup three times: 2010, 2013, and 2015. Unlike his frugal father, "Dollar" Bill, Rocky spent a lot of money to rebuild and market the franchise, promoting a new culture while still honoring its past. It paid off. Current general manager Stan Bowman (who joined in 2009) and former head coach Joel Quenneville (2008-2018) oversaw the Blackhawks' three Stanley Cup victories in the 2010s. The captain on all three of those teams is current captain, "Captain Serious," Jonathan Toews. Toews was drafted by Chicago with the third overall pick in the 2006 draft. At age 20, he was named team captain heading into the 2008-09 season. At the time, he was the second-youngest captain in league history. Toews won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010 (playoffs MVP) with Patrick Kane (2013) and Duncan Keith (2015) following suit. Toews, Kane, and Keith won three Stanley Cups together and are still teammates today; the Blackhawks' Big Three. Like Toews, Kane and Keith were drafted by Chicago too. Kane in 2007 (No. 1 overall pick) and Keith in 2002 (No. 54). All three players rank in the top 10 among team leaders in points and assists in both the regular season and playoffs. Toews and Kane are also in the top 10 in goals. The Big Three are now past their prime. If the young players on the current roster can step up, the Blackhawks might be able to make one last run this era.

Chicago Blackhawks have won Six Stanley Cups since their founding in 1926. They are one of the…read more"Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. I became a fan when my daughter went to college in the vicinity of Chicago. I'm really a fan of hockey period. I do own memorabilia and sportswear for certain teams. This is one of them. If you're from Chicago and not a fan, then shame on you! I love your city and I support your Blackhawks.

Food is great. A carvery plus ballpark fare like hot dogs…read more The service is prompt and attentive. Place is rather small, so you are not cramped. The seating to view the ballgame is directly behind home plate. A nice experience.

Ryan Field is a below average stadium in just about every way. Glad Northwestern is planning to…read morebuild a new one! The stadium is older than your average stadium and it has not been well maintained. They have a very odd setup for concessions. It feels like your at monster truck show : ) Everything is cashless. Food is nothing to write home about. You will typically find as many visiting team fans as Nwstrn fans. Band is not up to Big Ten standards. One thing I can say is that it's pretty easy to park in downtown Evanston and catch a free bus to the game. Highly recommended. If you've never been to a game at Ryan Field, expect it to be windy. RF is located very near to Lake Michigan and you can get a lot of lake effect wind. And if you're planning to be in downtown Evanston, don't forget to stop and get a burger at Bat 17 (great pregame meal!)

This might be the last season for Ryan Field, as it's slated to be demolished and replaced…read more It's an iconic stadium, but it was built in 1926 and it's in pretty poor condition. I'll remember the hundreds of Wildcats games I enjoyed here fondly, but won't miss the stadium one bit.

This team is finally going somewhere. Caleb looks like a great QB and they have a decent line to…read moreprotect him. Strong backfield and recievers. Finally things are looking up!

I have to say the last three years for the Bears have been the worst. They changed to LEVy food…read morechoices this year and I am in different because you don't find local Chicago concession stands like in years past . I would improve restrooms - concession lines and the over all the teams performance! It's way too expensive to pay to see them lose game after game.

Pros: Great location and views of the stadium…read more Appreciated the TVs Food was delish, especially the dipped Italian beef sandwiches Cons: Limited bathrooms Line management needs to improve Pro tip: Give the other floors some love. They aren't as busy and you can get drinks there as well

This is absolutely the best rooftop in Wrigley to watch both Cubs games and concerts. Plenty of…read moreseating with easy access to 3 bars. Great food too!

Loved this location. Seems like this rooftop had the best view compared to previous location…read more Positioned well between first and second base. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was good with lots of options. Great view and perfect for group events.

1010 West Waveland is a Wrigley Rooftop so Cubs fans live their best rooftop lives and the rest of…read moreus non Cubs fans just show up for the open bar. It doesn't really matter whether you're a Cubs fan or not. You're here for the networking anyway. All-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink, I'm in aren't you? And if you want to watch some ball and you squint hard enough, you might be able to see a few pieces of action. We do the Wrigley rooftops once a year with a group of clients. It's chaos and I love it.

I have watch the Chicago CUbs for most of my life from the comfort of my home on my coach. Until a…read morefriend invited me to Wrigley Field with his company. I have always been a little paranoid, sitting amoung 1000,s of poeple so lostly, so I want anywaIy. The experience was MAGNIFICENT. the Energy, the rush, was off the charts.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere around this stadium. While we attended a game, I think anyone…read morecould enjoy the excitement of game day simply by spending time in any of the surrounding restaurants. The energy in the area was contagious, and both the employees other fans we interacted with were friendly. One of my favorite features was the old school scoreboard. We were seated higher up in the stadium, and it got a bit chilly, so I'd recommend bringing a sweatshirt or jacket, even during warmer months. It was an easy train ride to and from our hotel.

Early Morning, April 4 (or actually July) Gay guys sing out…read morein the Chicagoland Sky Equal at last, it took all our lives But they could not take our Pride! In the name of love Parade in the name of love Being in Chicago for the Pride Parade was a real experience. It messes with traffic and messes with homophobic people of which there are plenty - especially in the rich suburbs of Chicagoland but I'll tell you what. This is one of the best Pride festivals and parades that you'll ever see. Some of the cops were making questionable statements about some of the people marching, which wasn't much fun to listen to. The whole area of town where they March is a very LGBTQ-friendly area to begin with and one of the coolest parts of town. It's a place where I hang out a lot anyway when I'm in Chicago. The third great city of the US makes a real effort and the buildings downtown are adorned with the rainbow flags and even though the already awful traffic of the weekend is made more awful, it's well worth coming in and checking it out for yourself. We loved every second. I didn't like that all the gay clubs around here closed really early or were not even open on the night of the parade and as I said, some of the cops that were hanging around after the parade was over were making unfortunate remarks and being a little bit stereotypical. BOSE is pretty stereo typical too. But in a good way.

June is nothing without Pride! I love celebrating and enjoying the marvelous performers. I have…read moreheard always wanted to explore Chicago's Pride festivities. I am glad I had the opportunity to check out the festival the week before the parade and concert. I enjoyed seeing all the people celebrating with joy and supporting local LGBTQA+ artists. There were great performers in 3 different stages at each side of the street. The festival was free with a $15 donation option. One can enter and exit as pleased as long as they kepy the sticker we receive upon entering. This was a family friendly event, so it was great to see families and little ones enjoying the festivities. The only draw backs were that the festival was a bit overcrowded and wished there were room to walk around and chances to sit and relax. We couldn't find many places and at times saw individuals with physical disabilities struggle getting around the crowd. Overall, It was a fun event to explore. I look forward to next year's festivities and catching the parade!