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Awesome Promo for Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
Awesome Promo for Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
notqualifiedtocomment.com — Chicago’s Olympic bid has gone from sure thing to no chance to possibility and back again. Would... it be good for the city? That’s a topic for another day. In the meantime, here is a video promo the Chicago Olympic Committee prepared for the IOC Evaluation Commission, which is in ... (more) Awesome Promo for Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
Daley: Cop union 'unfair' to Olympic bid
Daley: Cop union 'unfair' to Olympic bid
chicagobreakingnews.com — It is "unfair" for police to try to link their pay dispute to Chicago's bid to host... the 2016 Olympics, Mayor Richard Daley said Saturday. Police union members unhappy with contract negotiations say they will picket City Hall on Thursday--the same day ... (more) Daley: Cop union 'unfair' to Olympic bid
Chicago bid could hinge on contract
universalsports.com — The standard host city contract is one of the most highly technical, least understood and most problematic... challenges confronting Chicago's bid. Olympic columnist Alan Abrahamson explores what goes into the contract and what obstacles it could present the Windy City in its bid to host the 2016 Olympics. (more) Chicago bid could hinge on contract
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Awesome Promo for Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
Not Qualified To Comment — Chicago’s Olympic bid  has gone from sure thing to no chance to possibility and back again.  Would it be good for the city?  That’s a topic for another day.  In the meantime, here is a video promo the Chicago Olympic Committee prepared for the IOC Evaluation Commission, which is in town this week to judge the city.  Michael Jordan appears at the end and sends chills up my spine.  Enjoy: Funny note: Christian Laettner was a member of the original Dream Team in 1992 that won the gold medal. h/t: Docksquad ...

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