On June 3 , 2008 , the " Red Stars " name was announced in a ceremony at Toyota Park . The name refers to the four six-pointed red stars on the municipal flag of Chicago . Each star represents a landmark event in Chicago history : Fort Dearborn , the Great Chicago Fire , the 1893 World 's Fair , and the 1933 World 's Fair . Other names considered were Progress , Towers , Union , Blues , 1871 and Wind . " Red Stars " was chosen by popular vote in a two-month fan ballot
Great Chicago Fire
Great Chicago Fire
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