Archive by category Chicago 2016

Phelps To Help Chicago Get 2016 Games

A spokesman for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Chicago may try to involve Olympian Michael Phelps when the International Olympic Committee …

Phelps On Line To Support Chicago 2016

Olympic medallist and Chicago 2016 committee member Michael Phelps is in Chicago Wednesday talking about his Beijing Olympic experiences with the public via a …

Chicago 2016 News – Nike, Phelps, Oprah

Chicago 2016 announced its support for the Nike+ Human Race being held Sunday when more than 80 Chicago 2016 volunteers will be on hand at the world’s …

Triathlon To Promote Chicago 2016 Bid

Chicago 2016 officials announced Friday their participation in the 2008 Accenture Chicago Triathlon. According to a press release, members of the bid committee …

Chicago 2016 Launches Online Channel

Chicago 2016 launched Wednesday a new online channel that will feature stories about Chicago told through the eyes of its citizens. Patrick G. Ryan, chairman …

Opposition Mounting To Chicago 2016 Olympic Village

Opposition has been mounting over the location of the proposed Olympic Village should Chicago host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. More than 100 community …

USOC, Chicago 2016 Not Consulted On Resolution To Kill Sochi 2014 Olympic Games

Pressing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to revoke the planned Sochi 2014 Olympic Games from Russia is a “particular and special action” …

Chicago 2016 Behind The Scenes In Beijing

The four cities bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games have their representatives in Beijing where they are using the occasion to promote each …

Chicago 2016 Seeks Control Of Key Internet Domain Name

Chicago’s bid to host the world for the Olympic Games in 2016 is taking a cyber-detour as the city looks to claim a key piece of Internet real estate so …