When Garth Brooks returns to Chicago next month, he'll be coming back to a city he says he can never repay. Why Chicago Means So Much to Garth BrooksIn 2014, Brooks was preparing for his long-awaited comeback after more than a decade away from touring. 'Chicago Saved Garth'Instead of watching his comeback stall before it even began, Brooks opened the tour with an incredible 11 consecutive sold-out shows at Allstate Arena. Read More: Garth Brooks' Most Important Songs, Ranked Worst to FirstAccording to Yearwood, that's when everything changed. For Brooks, these shows are more than another stop on his new arena tour.