A city known for ups and downs is ready to stand up for athletes unlike any other. 50,000+ attendees later, we did just that.

The Warrior Games is a paralympic-style event between wounded veterans across all branches of the U.S. military, hosted by the Department of Defense. Typically taking place on private bases over the years, for the first time in the summer of 2017 they would be public-facing in the host city, Chicago, across multiple pro venues like Soldier Field and the United Center.

Song: “Show for You,” performed by Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) featuring the Chicago Children’s Choir