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Oct 1, 2009

Six Charged With Mob Activity

Six Charged With Mob Activity

Five men and one woman interrupted crews that were attempting to crown the Picasso statue in Daley Plaza with an Olympic laurel on Tuesday.

Sep 30, 2009

Daley Plaza Preps for Olympic Announcement

Daley Plaza Preps for Olympic Announcement

From the crew unloading fencing to the tourists snapping photos to the workers stringing video cables and phone lines, Chicago is getting ready for Friday.

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Sep 30, 2009

Oprah: The Party Starts Friday

Oprah: The Party Starts Friday

The world's most powerful TV host held court on her hometown's Olympic spirit.

Oct 1, 2009

First Lady: Chicago "A City That Works Really Well"

First Lady: Chicago "A City That Works Really Well"

Michelle Obama meets with the Chicago 2016 delegation and IOC members in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Sep 30, 2009

Half of IOC Voters Still Undecided

Half of IOC Voters Still Undecided

As of right now, its anybody's guess as to who gets the Games.

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Oct 1, 2009

Rhodes: Rio Sounds Desperate

Rhodes: Rio Sounds Desperate

The Brazilian bidders are flat out begging for the games, and it's unbecoming.

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Sep 30, 2009
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By Marcus Riley

Chicago 2016: It's in the (Swag) Bag

A sweet bag of goodies may convince you to head to Daley Plaza on Friday. See Full Gallery

Michelle Obama
Sep 30, 2009

Michelle and Oprah Take on Copenhagen

Michelle and Oprah Take on Copenhagen

The dynamic duo chatted up Chicago's bid at The Admiral Hotel.

Olympics
Sep 30, 2009

Olympics Cage Match! Comparing the Host City Bids

Olympics Cage Match! Comparing the Host City Bids

Lake Michigan vs. Stone Jesus vs. Spaniards vs. Bladerunner.

Sep 29, 2009

Six Arrested in Small Olympic Protest

Six Arrested in Small Olympic Protest

Crews attempting to crown the Picasso statue with an Olympic banner in Daley plaza had their work interrupted by protesters.

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