Obama Writes To IOC Supporting Chicago 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama has written a letter to International Olympic Committee (IOC) members dated September 10, promising the United…
Obama May Attend IOC Vote In Copenhagen
NBC reports President Barack Obama may be clearing his domestic calendar in order to attend the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…
IOC “Satisfied” With Chicago 2016 Guarantees
Chicago’s 2016 Summer Olympic bid got a boost Thursday when International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge said he and…
Obama Says Health Care Takes Precedence – Chicago 2016 Counts Down To Decision Day
President Barack Obama said Wednesday at a White House event that he would go to Copenhagen for the bid himself…
Oprah May Attend IOC Vote In Support Of Chicago 2016
The Chicago Tribune reports Oprah Winfrey said she was willing to go to Copenhagen next month to help lobby Chicago…
Michelle Obama “Uniquely Qualified” – Chicago 2016 CEO
Patrick G. Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Chicago 2016, issued a press release on behalf of Chicago’s bid saying “we…
First Lady Michelle Obama to Lead Chicago 2016 Delegation in Copenhagen
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley announced Friday that First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Chicago 2016 delegation in Copenhagen to…
No Favourites In 2016 Race – Rogge
The Associated Press reports that International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge says he expects the race for the 2016…