IOC Meets With No Games Chicago
Representatives of the protest group No Games Chicago met for thirty minutes Tuesday at Chicago’s Fairmont Hotel with six representatives of the …
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IOC Evaluation Team Are Wined and Dined With Oprah Winfrey
According to IOC Evaluation Commission rules, bid cities may offer only one evening of entertainment during their six-day visit. Chicago went all out to make …
IOC Evaluation Committee Continues to Inspect Chicago 2016 – Clinton Promises Federal Support
Day three of the IOC Olympic Evaluation Commission’s Chicago 2016 visit started with a video played to the music of Frank Sinatra’s song about …
IOC Tours Chicago 2016 Venues
The IOC Evaluation Commission began its tour of Chicago 2016 venues this morning. The day began with drizzle but soon heavy rains drenched the venues and …
Inclement Weather Won't Stop Chicago 2016 Venue Tour
Forecasts of heavy rain and snow for Sunday won’t interrupt the much anticipated venue tours planned for the IOC Evaluation Commission. But while the …
Chicago 2016 and IOC Evaluation Commisson Begin Critical Meetings
The International Olympic Committee inspection of Chicago 2016 is underway this morning as the bid team and the evaluation commission begin meetings at the …
IOC Team Arrives To Inspect Chicago 2016
A 16-member International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission arrived in Chicago Thursday to inspect the city’s 2016 Summer Olympic Games bid. …
Chicago 2016 Drumming Up Support Ahead Of IOC Inspection
Chicago 2016 bid officials announced a new poll showing widespread public support for its bid, which it says reflects strong continued backing for the …
Chicago 2016 Awaits IOC
While Chicago 2016 officials have busy preparing for the International Olympic Committee’s visit to the city later this week, police union members …
Chicago 2016 Gets Another Guarantee
The Illinois Senate signed off on a $250 million state guarantee for Chicago’s 2016 bid ahead of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) visit …