The Chicago Rush is an arena football team based in Rosemont, Illinois. It is a member of the Central Division of the National Conference of the Arena Football League. The team was founded in 2001 and is co-owned by Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach.
The Rush have qualified for the playoffs every season of its existence, and won one AFL championship, ArenaBowl XX in 2006. Chicago won its division five times and advanced to the AFL Conference Championship six times, including four consecutive appearances from 2004 to 2007.
The Rush play its home games at Allstate Arena in Rosemont and the team practice facilities are in Palatine, Illinois.
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