Windy City in the Community

Our Mission

The Windy City Bulls aim to build meaningful relationships and enrich the lives of those we serve, creating a stronger, more unified community. Through community initiatives, Windy City strives to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness to fans across the Northwest suburbs.

Community Spotlight

Windy City Wishes: Cal's Angels Holiday Hoops

The Windy City Bulls teamed up with Cal’s Angels this season for a special edition of Holiday Hoops. Five families from the St. Charles-based non-profit attended team practice and participated in shootaround on Windy City's home court with players and our fuzzy friend Gus T. After practice, Windy City players and the coaching staff helped make wishes come true with a shopping trip. Windy City is proud to partner with Cal's Angels and hopes to continue to impact our shared community.

To donate to the Cal's Angels cause, click the link here.

2024 Holiday Joy Market Toy Donation

The Windy City Bulls joined the Village of Hoffman Estates to make the holiday season brighter for families and students of John Muir Elementary School. The Windy City Bulls official van, accompanied by holiday lights and music, was present at the Hoffman Estates Target store on Sutton Road, helping collect donated toys for the Holiday Joy Market, which takes place on Friday, December 6. The Holiday Joy Market is aimed at supporting families in need during the holiday season. Other organizations, personnel, and local businesses, including the Village of Hoffman Estates Mayor's Office, also have a strong partnership with the event.

Dog Day at the Windy City Bulls - November 23, 2024 & February 23, 2025

The Windy City Bulls held their eighth consecutive Dog Day at Now Arena to support three local animal shelters: Border Tails Rescue, Hoof, Woof & Meow Animal Rescue, and Tiny 'N Tall Rescue. Fans brought their dogs using a "Pup Pass", choosing which partnering shelter to support. In total, the event raised $1,460, helping to promote adoption and animal welfare. Fans who purchased a "Pup Pass" also received a Windy City Bulls branded dog leash.

2024 Hoffman Estates National Night Out

The Windy City Bulls joined the Hoffman Estates community to celebrate connection and partnership at this summer's Hoffman Estates National Night Out.

Bear Family McDonald's Backpack Giveaway

Working with our partner, Bear Family McDonald's, the Windy City Bulls surprised families and students with free tickets to Windy City Bulls games and appearances from our mascot Gus T. Bull.

WCB & Non-Profit Jersey Partnerships

The Windy City Bulls wore several specialty jerseys during the 2024-25 season to promote local causes and to raise money for non-profit organizations.

Celebrating Heritage Communities

The Windy City Bulls are proud to partner with community leaders to celebrate the cultural diversity of our fanbase.

	January 4, 2025 - Space Jam Night	Benefitting: Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, dedicated to re-invigorating the creative spirit.
	January 11, 2025 - Chicago Bulls Night	Benefitting: Coby White Family Foundation, focuses on investing and building the futures of Black boys and men, raising mental health awareness and utilizing the power of arts for healing and expression.
	February 8, 2025 - Greek Heritage Night	Benefitting: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, represents the Greek community in the Chicagoland area.
	February 22, 2025 - Polish Heritage Night	Benefitting: Polish National Alliance, provides insurance protection for Americans of Polish origins and ancestry, their families, friends and neighbors.
	March 21, 2025 - Hispanic Heritage Night	Benefitting: U-46 Educational Foundation, creates opportunities to expand student learning and well-being. The jersey was student-designed, the first of its kind in Windy City's history.
	March 22, 2025 - Filipino Heritage Night	Benefitting: Filipino Advancing Creative Education, empowering the next generation of Filipino American creatives to tell their stories through music, film, fashion and beyond.