Asata Young 
The McDonald’s All American Games has returned with the “Chi-Town Takeover”! These free community pop-up events will be a precursor for the McDonald’s All American Games and the epic showdown, bringing together the top 48 high school players in the country, at the Wintrust Arena.
On March 20th, and 26th fans will be able to come together and celebrate the upcoming McDonald’s All American Games with the free pop-up events for Chicago residents with sports-themed games, exclusive giveaways, and free food! Who doesn’t loves free food? The Chi-Town Takeover will stop at seven different locations centered around the local community. Today Sunday, March 20th, Chicago residents can hang out from 12 PM to 5 PM at Farragut Career Academy High School and 12 PM to 5 PM at CSO Multiplex. Basketball lovers will also be able to enjoy these fun and free community events three days before the McDonald’s All American Games on Saturday, March 26th, from 12 PM to 5 PM at Breakthrough FamilyPlex, from 12 PM to 2 PM at James R. Jordan Boys & Girls Club and from 3 PM to 5 PM at Urban Prep Charter Academy – Englewood Campus.
Teens should show up and show out, taking advantage of these family-friendly events to get hyped for the March 29th, 45th anniversary of the McDonald’s All American Games, that will bring together the nation’s top players at the Wintrust Arena!
By Asata Young, Senior, Kenwood Academy
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