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local-beat
Oct 7, 2009
Olympic Committee Chief Steps Down After Failed Bid
The woman many blamed for botching Chicago's Olympic deserves a medal for her speedy...
local-beat
Oct 6, 2009
Emotion, Regional Loyalties Sank Chicago's Olympic Bid
The night before Chicago's tragic Olympic ouster, bid officials had been assured they...
local-beat
Oct 5, 2009
Why Couldn't Chicago, Y'know, Rig the Olympics Bid?
In the old days we would bribed our way through the IOC.
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WATCH
Oct 2, 2009
Watch Rio's 2016 Olympic Presentation
President Lula makes an emotional pitch to the IOC that the Olympic games...
local-beat
Oct 2, 2009
Obama Arrives in Copenhagen
Chicago holds its breath and braces for the IOC vote.
local-beat
Nov 21, 2009
Hundreds Pay Respects to Michael Scott
A who's who of Chicago pay respects to the CPS president
local-beat
Nov 21, 2009
Homeless Man: Police Robbed Me
A new twist in the Naperville cops versus a homeless man saga.
celebrity
Nov 22, 2009
Celebrity Hookups: Aaron Eckhart and Molly Sims Couple Up
Check out which celebrities are hooking up.
sports
Nov 20, 2009
Key Matchups: Bears vs. Eagles
To the winner of these battles go the spoils of victory.
local-beat
Nov 21, 2009
Chicago's Week in Photos
A suicide stuns the city. The 70s rock the South Side.
