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2016 Olympics Vote: All Eyes On Obama

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — The crowd at President Barack Obama's victory rally stretched from one end of Grant Park to the other, spilling onto nearby sidewalks ...

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Oprah Joining Star-Studded Chicago Olympics Team In Copenhagen

AP | Posted 11.23.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Oprah's trying to land another big get. The talk show queen will travel to Denmark next week to lobby International Olympic Committee...

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Daley On Olympics: 'This Is All About Jobs'

CBS 2 | Jay Levine | Posted 11.23.2009 | Chicago

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When Mayor Daley talks about the Olympics, he's clearly focused more on jobs and money than track and field....

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Michelle Obama, Valerie Jarrett To Wear Identical Olympic Bid Outfits By Maria Pinto

Sun-Times | Lisa Donovan | Posted 11.23.2009 | Style

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An Olympic team needs an Olympic uniform and local designers have pitched in to create his and hers outfits for First Lady Michelle Obama, Mayor Daley...

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Paralympics: A Bonus Beyond Olympic Games

Jane Dwyre Garton | Posted 11.22.2009 | Chicago

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Jane Dwyre Garton

What cannot be overlooked in a maze of economic development, sponsorship, job creation, urban renewal, and transportation concerns is the Paralympics, which follow after each Olympics.

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Obama Sends Letter To IOC Members: 'Chicago Is Designed To Host Global Celebrations'

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 11.22.2009 | Chicago

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LONDON — President Barack Obama has written to International Olympic Committee members promising the United States would "welcome the world with...

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Daley 'Getting More Confident' Chicago Will Land 2016 Olympics

Chicago Tribune | Dan P. Blake | Posted 11.21.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Richard Daley today said he was "getting more confident" that Chicago will be chosen host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics when international o...

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Valerie Jarrett: Obama Talks About Olympics Daily, 'Would Love' To Be In Copenhagen For Vote

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 11.21.2009 | Chicago

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President Barack Obama personally gave the order to send a White House advance team to Copenhagen and would "love" to be there himself next week to ar...

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Olympics Insurance Coverage Has Over $2 Billion Hole

Crain's Chicago Business | John Pletz | Posted 11.21.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Richard M. Daley and Patrick Ryan assure Chicago taxpayers that a safety net of insurance would insulate them from the financial risks of hostin...

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Obama May Make Olympics Trip To Copenhagen After All

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 11.19.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — The White House is sending an advance team to Copenhagen, Denmark, to make preparations in case President Barack Obama decides to a...

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Michelle Obama On Chicago Olympics: Emotional Pitch Planned, "There Won't Be A Dry Eye"

Bloomberg.com | John McCormick | Posted 11.18.2009 | Chicago

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A top White House adviser said first lady Michelle Obama is planning to make a dramatic presentation when she offers the closing argument for the bid...

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Obama Says He's Not Going To Copenhagen For 'Close' 2016 Olympics Vote: IOC Chief

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 11.17.2009 | Chicago

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LONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge said disputes with the U.S. Olympic Committee will have "no negative effects whatsoever" on Chicago's chanc...

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Will He or Won't He? Obama the Key to Chicago's Olympic Dream

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 11.17.2009 | Chicago

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Esther J. Cepeda

Obama has several no-win situations. The only way he looks good is if Chicago gets the 2016 Olympics without him there, which is not likely according to at least one guy who oughta know.

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Obama Jousts With Lightsaber, Winces At Judo At Olympics Rally (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.16.2009 | Chicago

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President Obama rolled out the red carpet for Chicago's 2016 Olympics bid Wednesday with a White House rally in support of his hometown's bid. "Chica...

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Obama Touts Chicago Olympics Bid At White House Rally

AP | FREDERIC J. FROMMER | Posted 11.16.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama staged a homecoming-style Olympic rally at the White House Wednesday, saying the whole country is rooting fo...

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Obama's Absence From 2016 Olympics Vote Would Be Noted: IOC Member

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 11.15.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — President Barack Obama has some fans in the International Olympic Committee. Obama's absence at next month's vote to award the 2016 G...

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Park District May Fork Over $20M For Olympic Canoe, Kayak Course

AP | Posted 11.14.2009 | Chicago

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The Chicago Park District may contribute $20 million toward the construction of a canoe and kayak slalom course should the city win its bid for the 20...

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White House To Hold Chicago Olympics Event On South Lawn

Chicago Tribune | Katherine Skiba | Posted 11.14.2009 | Chicago

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome Mayor Richard Daley and Olympic athletes to the White House on Wednesday to promote ...

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Oprah Open To Pitching Chicago's Olympic Bid In Copenhagen

Chicago Tribune | Michael Phillips | Posted 11.13.2009 | Chicago

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Oprah Winfrey said today that she is open to the idea of going to Copenhagen next month to help Chicago sell its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics....

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Daley Blames Economy For His All-Time Low Approval Rating In New Poll

Chicago Tribune | Dan Mihalopoulos | Posted 11.12.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Richard Daley today said he's not surprised by his all-time low approval rating in a new Tribune poll, saying he believes it is a result of publ...

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Michelle Obama Going To Copenhagen To Pitch Chicago's 2016 Olympics Bid

Huffington Post | Ben Goldberger | Posted 11.11.2009 | Chicago

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The U.S. is counting on First Lady Michelle Obama to help secure the 2016 Summer Olympics for Chicago. Obama will head to Copenhagen, Denmark next ...

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2016 Olympics Will Come Down To 'A Couple Of Votes': IOC Chief Rogge

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 11.10.2009 | Chicago

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LONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge expects the race for the 2016 Olympics to be decided by "a couple of votes" and says Chicago's chances shou...

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USOC CEO: Chicago Trails In 2016 Olympics Race

WBBM Newsradio | Bob Roberts | Posted 11.10.2009 | Chicago

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The chief executive officer of the U.S. Olympic Committee said Wednesday that she does not believe Chicago is in the lead in its bid for the 2016 Olym...

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Chicago Olympics Officials Hoping Obama Can Deliver Games

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 11.09.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Chicago 2016 officials are still waiting to hear if President Barack Obama will join them in Denmark, and say his presence could be "v...

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City Council Votes To Put Taxpayers On Hook For Olympics Cost Overruns

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 11.09.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO (AP) -- Bring on Da Games. The City Council unanimously agreed Wednesday to take full financial responsibility if Chicago is awarded the 2016...

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