The Brief Chicago shuts down The 50 Yard Line: The City of Chicago issued an emergency closure order for The 50 Yard Line sports bar and grill after inspectors found numerous building and health code violations. What's next: While some patrons say the bar was unfairly targeted, neighbors have long complained about the business. The 50 Yard Line sports bar and grill is now closed under emergency order from the City of Chicago. But, the inside had some safety violations that warranted an emergency closure by the city’s buildings department. The 50 Yard Line closesThe backstory:The 50 Yard Line has received a penalty after patrons complained about the sports bar and grill's conditions.