The Midwest -- and even a couple small slices of the east coast -- is Big Ten country. That goes doubly for Chicago, the region's largest and best city, where many Big Ten alumni reside and root for their alma maters.

Naturally, many of these alumni enjoy rooting on their respective universities, and, being in Chicago, many of them naturally enjoy an adult beverage and/or a bite while they're watching the game.

In the interest of school spirit and, well, spirits, the Tribune has taken the liberty of mapping out the various Big Ten alumni bars throughout Chicago, from Illinois to Wisconsin, plus a couple neutral Big Ten locations that simply support the conference itself. These locations plan to broadcast this year's Big Ten Basketball Tournament, which begins Wednesday March 13 at the United Center.

Check out which of these bars have food and drink specials on tap for this week's Big Ten tournament.

Find Chicago Tribune full coverage of the tournament here.

Maybe you can discover your new spot to recapture those college daze. And, as always, celebrate responsibly!

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