Chicago Fire: 3 silver linings of coronavirus hiatus
By Adnan Bašić
2. Getting out the cold
One of the toughest things about living in the Windy City is dealing with the weather.
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Chicago winters are especially brutal as temperatures often dip below freezing. That sometimes makes it tough for fans who want to go to outdoor games who have to cover themselves with layers upon layers of clothing.
That applies to Chicago Fire fans especially. Making it to the stadium for early-season games is difficult for some. Watching the team live is great, but nearly freezing because of it is not. Staying home becomes appealing, which ends up lowering attendance figures. And given that the Fire’s home is now the expansive Soldier Field, a larger crowd is vital as they look to begin this reboot on a positive note.
Therefore, since the next set of games will be postponed for the future, that gives the city some time to warm up. The Midwest is still far away from the dog days of summer, of course, but fans should now only need a light jacket when going to Fire games this season. It’s the little things in life.