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Colbert sponsors US speedskating

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:45:22 -0600

Of the many countries participating at the Vancouver Olympics, add Colbert Nation to the list.

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Daley plans to slash funding for Venetian Night

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:48:01 -0500

Facing the worst financial crisis of his 20-year tenure, Mayor Richard Daley plans to slash city funding for Venetian Night, a festival that his father began as mayor more than 50 years ago.

In his failed push to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago, Daley had emphasized the importance of raising the city's profile as a destination for tourists.

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Brazilian officials defend Olympic security plans after 14 killed in weekend Rio violence

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:45:59 -0500

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At least 2,000 police officers patrolled this coastal city Sunday and Brazilian officials pledged to host a violence-free 2016 Olympics despite bloody drug gang shootouts that left 14 people dead.

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Tresser enters race for board president

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:45:29 -0500

A founder of No Games Chicago, the group that fought to keep Chicago from hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics, is running for Cook County Board president.

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Mayor Daley is Sleeping One Off

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:09:42 -0500

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Mayor Daley’s Dreams Come Crashing Down

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:06:43 -0500

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Despite two years’ effort, an expenditure of $46 million by the Chicago 2016 committee, $86 million by the city, and the efforts of the first lady, the president and even Oprah-Feakin’-Winfrey, the city of Chicago didn’t even make it through the first round of IOC voting. It was a huge defeat for a mayor who is all too used to getting what he wants.

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Dan Hynes Issues Statement on IOC Decision

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:40:08 -0500

Like most Chicagoans, I am disappointed in the IOC's decision. Hosting the Olympics would have been a wonderful opportunity to showcase our great city and state to the world, and, in that regard, it's the world's loss. I want to offer my appreciation to Mayor Daley, who was a singular force in this effort, Chairman Ryan and the rest of the team.

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Mayor Daley is Making the Final Pitch

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:47:46 -0500

Mayor Daley and his coterie of high-powered friends make the case for Chicago one last time while an entire city (and beyond) holds their breath.

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We back the bid?

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:10:38 -0500

Chicago 2016
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2016 Summer Olympics;
The host city of the Games will be announced on October 2nd, 2009;

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City failed to sell key Olympic idea: Fun

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:42:07 -0500

A quiz: Two tip jars are sitting on the counter at a Chicago Starbucks. One is marked "Yes" for the Olympics. The other is marked "No."

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