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CHICAGO'S 2016 OLYMPIC BID

In April 2007, Chicago was selected as the U.S.’s bid city for the 2016 Olympic Games. Chicago is now competing with three international cities for the honor of being the host city for the 2016 Olympics. This topic will cover the business of the 2016 games, including the impact they could have on both the Chicago an U.S. economies throughout the bid process.

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By During Chicago's attempt to win the 2016 Olympics, some people who were part of the Chicago bid effort told me they...

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Richard Daley leaves office this month as one of the most ambitious mayors Chicago ever had, a political heir who...

Daley: Transcending a birthrightmore

Richard Daley leaves office this month as one of the most ambitious mayors Chicago ever had, a political heir who...

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international officials consider too high. International resentment over the USOC's share was considered a key factor...

Rogge cites progress in revenue talks with USOCmore

many international officials consider excessive. International resentment over the USOC's share was considered a key...

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'Just doing his job'more

Think it's hard to find wasteful spending in Chicago's budget? Think again. Inspector General Joseph Ferguson says the...

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date ��� an ambitious building boom that will prepare the country to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, provide...

Special Report: Brazil's Olympic push isn't winning any medalsmore

date -- an ambitious building boom that will prepare the country to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, provide...

UPDATED: No world figure skating in Japan; alternate hosts soughtmore

coming fast and furious Monday from International Skating Union headquarters in Switzerland, which is six hours ahead...

TRENDING: Obama Rio-re-bound for 2016 Olympicsmore

was not my first choice for the Summer Olympics. But if the Games could not be held in Chicago, there's no place I'd...

Obama in Rio: Sports Wasn't Far From His Mindmore

it seemed his mind was on sports for at least part of the day. Though still smarting from Chicago���s failed bid to win...

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air over Libya, Mr. Obama spoke mainly on economic cooperation with Brazil, joking once about his disappointment that...

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become like national initiatives," said Sandusky, who also served as chief communications officer for Chicago's...

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do to host another major international event. Last year, the International Olympic Committee chose Rio de Janeiro over...

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biggest police push against them in the city's history, a Herculean effort to improve security before the 2016 Olympics.

Top Sources: Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid

  • chicagobusiness.com
  • Chicago Tribune
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  • San Jose Mercury News
  • chicago2016.com
  • Reuters
  • chicago2016.org
  • statesman.com
  • suntimes.com

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