Chicago is finalist for 2016 Olympics

[SiderSouth]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-c...0,6779343.story

ArrayATHENS - Chicago has advanced to the final phase of the contest to become host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics, although it has ground to make up on its three remaining rivals before the International Olympic Committee's 110 members choose the winner Oct. 2, 2009.[/quote]

Just thought I'd let you all know.

[Dominic00]

I heard it on the news. I really think Madrid or Rio De Janero is going to get in though.

[BlackhawkPaul]

At least the infrastructure in Chicago may get a serious looking at if the games are to come here.
Other than that, I'll pass.
This city is nowhere near being ready to host the games, let alone will be ready by 2016.
Hello 2020!

[cecilia]

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