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Obama mocks critics of failed Chicago 2016 Olympic bid
Rio police helicopter shot down by drug traffickers
Chicago Olympic bid spokesman takes top job with USOC
Daley calls violence summit
After Olympic defeat, Daley just as passionate about job
Chicago 2016 leader: Why Chicago lost
Tokyo, Madrid not happy either
Chicago 2016 group going out of business
'Big' didn't happen
Gov. Quinn: Olympic joke not funny
Well, at least we get some free coffee
Rio makes Chicago look like Mayberry
2nd-guessing: Was it finances? Politics? Dull pitch?
Daley upbeat: 'We gave our best'
Door closes on Olympics, but window opens
Chicago can learn a lot from loss of 2016
Shocking first-punch knockout for Chicago
What went wrong for Chicago?
Not even the second city for Olympics
No Obama regrets
Olympic decision shock for many Chicagoans
Disappointment at bid rejection not shared by all
Chicago torpedoed by anti-U.S. sentiment?
Analysis: Stuck with no-rings circus
They're dancing on the sand after a 'sacred day' for Rio
Obama venture not a total loss
Clout and egos take a big hit
Other also-rans didn't stand a chance against Rio
A resounding rejection of America's arrogance
2016 Olympic hopes torched early
Olympic dreams remain just that
That's life in the bid city
Daley 'disappointed' Chicago lost bid
Chicago loses Olympics to Rio
Dejection in Chicago after city loses Olympic bid
Rio erupts in celebration with 2016 Olympics
Did anti-American resentments play role in vote?
Obama fails at bid to bring Olympics to Chicago
Madrid laments the Olympic fiesta that nearly was
Obama, Daley make final Olympic pitch
Gibbs: Obama ’disappointed’ at losing Olympics
Lazare: Only Michelle Obama came through in final pitch
Ebert: Time to win Derrion Albert's bid
IOC gets taste of Chicago's political muscle
Editorial: Where do we go from here?
Rio urges IOC to award Olympics to South America
How did media cover Chicago's bid?
Chicago cut in first Olympic round
Former IOC president makes appeal for Madrid
The voting: First-ballot victor unlikely
Tokyo presents 2016 bid as best for athletes
Obamas lead final bid for votes
Transcripts of Obamas' speeches
Obama arrives in Copenhagen
IOC hears final bids for Olympic host
'O' Team makes Olympic splash
First lady works IOC like a politician
Don't miss the final pitch for the 2016 Games
How to get free stuff Friday
Six Olympics protesters charged with mob action
Can we really get stuck with the bill?
Gloves are coming off in fight for Olympics
Daley: Olympics campaign a 'tough election'
Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen
If we get 2016 Olympics, let's do it right
Michelle Obama starts Olympic pitch
Bad news for Rio: No money for swimming event
Danish eat a lot — just not danish
Poll shows Chicagoans, Americans want Games
'No Games Chicago' trio hopes to make their pitch, too
Blame Rio site on ad exec
Tokyo makes environment a priority in 2016 bid
Drudge wrong on Web site report
Obama going to Denmark for Olympics bid
Local advertising creative behind anti-Chicago 2016 bid Web site
An Olympic transit dilemma
Web site gives edge to Rio
Ticket tab? From $1,200 to free
Days before Olympic decision, here's how competition stacks up
Seats in Olympic stadium may convert to wheelchairs
Daley: Chicago Olympics would be one of city's 'defining moments'
Tennis plan courting disaster: birders
Celeb chefs featured at food and wine fest
Diversity key to games bid success
Clear decks for 2016 bid coverage
Source: Obama will be in Denmark to support Olympic bid
Winfrey to join Olympic bid team in Denmark
Chicago's international lobbying blitz for 2016 Olympics
Local designers to create outfits for first lady, Daley, others
What's Chicago's look? You decide
Obama 'committed to Chicago 2016'
Daley: You won't be left holding the bag for 2016
Obama team off to Denmark, just in case
Olympic delegation adds security to trip
Obama may be headed to Copenhagen after all
Rio hopes to be safe bet for Games
Honoring Jesse Owens, dreaming of 2016
Daley dedicates fieldhouse, playground at Jesse Owens Park
TV reporters predict 2016 Olympic vote
IOC president: President not going to Copenhagen
'So pumped up about this'
Ogilvy winding up for Chicago's final Olympics pitch
Daley remains hopeful Obama will make final Olympic bid pitch
IOC member: Get Obama to support bid
Michelle Obama to carry the torch
Games riding on Obama?
Mayor, City Council hide facts on bid
Michelle Obama to pitch Chicago Olympics in Copenhagen
Olympic chief: 'No favorite'
New harbors near pier, 31st to get lots of bells, whistles
Obama calls Daley this morning; is he Copenhagen bound?
Analysis: 49-0 vote on Olympics funding deceiving
IOC president: 2016 race will hinge on 'couple of votes'
Obama to boost Chicago's 2016 Olympics bid next week
City council backs Olympics funding pledge
Finance Committee signs off on blank-check Olympic promise
Chicago 2016 Olympics debate amps up
The Olympics would be good for us -- really
Panel doubtful of Olympic plan for Metra
Chicago's pros and cons
The IOC on the other cities
Chicago Olympic bid 'amibitous but achievable,' IOC report says
Mayor hits Olympic exec salaries
Daley: High Olympic bid team salaries 'unacceptable'
Many big salaries on Olympic team
Insurance protects taxpayers: Olympic organizers
Chicago 2016 tickets would be as high as $1,645
New ambassador to China makes pitch for Chicago
Study: Olympic budget has 'adequate protection' for taxpayers
Selling the Games, a ward at a time
Olympic roster in reach for Blackhawks Kane, Byfuglien
New Olympics commercial to feature local celebs
Kane, Byfuglien could make U.S. Olympic hockey team
Father: 'She is my little girl'
Olympic decision helps Chicago's 2016 chances
Olympic golf at Medinah or Cog Hill?
Chicago 2016 revises statement on Scott land deal
City creating TIF to transform hospital into Olympic Village
Naperville's Descenza sets swimming world record
Contracts awarded to begin demolishing Michael Reese
Daley answers critics of Chicago 2016 Olympic bid
What could it cost us, residents ask bid team
Daley: Stop throwing darts or risk losing Olympics
Olympic officials to hold public meetings
Union bets $500 million on Olympic Village plan
Chicago 2016 bid team in Nigeria to lobby for summer games
Third-party access to 2016 bid book approved
Daley: City to create system to protect taxpayers on Olympics bid
Taxpayers last to pay if Olympics loses cash: Daley
'Chicago' Olympic bike course really in Wisconsin
Daley: Chicago Olympics won't cost taxpayers
Daley seeks to reassure taxpayers on Olympic plans
City Council aim to shield taxpayers from Olympic risks
Aldermen up in arms over taxpayer Olympic contributions
Aldermen lower boom on 2016 planners after pledge backlash
Ryan to reveal plan to protect taxpayers on Olympic bid
Daley didn't expect to be quizzed on contract
City Council to take another vote on Olympic contract
Daley to put taxpayers on hook for Olympic financial losses
Obama bolsters Chicago's Olympic bid
Chicago leads off presentations to IOC members
Obama White House putting muscle behind Chicago 2016 Olympic bid
'Crunch time' for Chicago's Olympic bid
Former USOC leader calls Chicago a 'leader' for 2016 Games
Chicago doesn't deserve 2016 Olympics
Michael Jordan to appear in 2016 Olympics PSAs
City launches summer track program for youth
And the winner is ... evaluators won't say
IOC's 2016 evaluation team wraps up tour of Rio
IOC evaluation team wraps up tour of Rio
Survey shows support for Tokyo's 2016 bid dips
City Council blasts Jones, OKs Olympics contracts set-asides
U.S. Olympic Committe head admits IOC team grilled organizers about funding
Olympics in Chicago: Do local sports fans care?
Bid committee's marketing films impressive
Pack up Olympic structures on parkland: organization
IOC calls city's bid 'strong'
Daley: Winfrey stole the show, wowed Olympic committee
Protesters get meeting with IOC team
Can Oprah seal the deal?
Olympic officials tour proposed sites today
Analysis: Daley's big game: All or nothing
Beach for Olympians would close lake path
Obama makes presidential pitch for 2016 Olympics
An Olympic effort
$420,000 spent so far in lobbying effort to win Washington backing
Transcript of President Barack Obama’s welcome message to the IOC
Obama lends a hand with 2016 Olympic bid
Obama, celebrities push for 2016 Games
Oprah to dine with International Olympic Committee
Members of IOC team arrive for 2016 evaluation
Protests, flowers to greet panel
We're in 1st place on tour schedule
Chicago spruces up for key Olympic committee visit
Skate park graffiti has 'gotten brutal'
Obama 'our quarterback' for final Olympic pitch: Daley
City to turn on fountains, protests for Olympic visit
Chicago's Olympic chances improve
Chicago 2016 to up contracts for minorities, women
Police will picket City Hall during IOC visit
IOC asks for no more international torch relays
Chicago makes pitch for 2016 Olympic Games
Chicago Olympic team practices for big game
Police union may picket City Hall during Olympic visit
Senate signs off on $250M guarantee for Olympics
30% of contracts may go to women, minorities
Olympian Kastor returns to Shamrock Shuffle
Guarantees needed to win backing for 2016 Olympics
House buoys Olympic financial security
Aldermen criticize repaving around potential Olympic site
Protests could mar Olympic site visit
Olympic pitch lacks punch
New Olympic slogan: 'Let Friendship Shine'
City adopts new 2016 Olympic slogan
Daley not worried about management upheaval
Turmoil won't hurt 2016 bid: new CEO
Daley taps Obama pal Nesbitt for Olympic 2016 board
Games could be boon for minority businesses
Obama could be Chicago's Olympic ace in the hole
It will take a Village to win the Olympics
Olympics bid by-the-numbers
How Chicago's bid stacks up
Officials: Cost of 2016 Olympics would be $4.8 billion
Madrid, Tokyo, Rio de Janiero make their Olympic bids
Chicago, Tokyo bid for 2016 Summer Games
Phelps still gold with Olympic panel here
Phelps may face criminal charges for pot shot
Another black mark for Phelps
Pot pipe photo leads to Phelps' admission
Taxpayers told not to worry about Olympics cost
2016 Games bid going regional
WIsconsin governor to discuss Chicago Olympic plans
Daley wants 'dream team' on Olympics bid
Council OKs Olympic plan as 'community benefits' demanded
Agreement advances to prevent Olympic price-gouging
City giving would-be Paralympians a boost
Council OKs acquisition of Reese Hospital
Olympic panel slammed for not sharing with minority businesses
Minority aldermen: Not enough representation for 2016 games
Taxpayers facing more Olympic risk
Chicago could win $22.5 billion in Games
Olympic Village to be built on Michael Reese campus
Daley calls in big gun for 2016 bid
Reese site again an Olympic Village possibility
Daley heading to Turkey for Olympic meeting
Obama win fuels Olympic dreams
Obama in White House helps city
Finch among 9 U.S. Olympians who concerned China
Winter Olympians hope Chicago kids go for gold
Will public call shots on IOC pitch?
Bid group launches video contest
Ueberroth: Put 2016 Games here
Chicago: economic crisis won't affect Olympic bid
Countdown: Olympic decision 1 year away
NU grad student wins round in fight to keep Olympic site
Alderman: Condemn Reese Hospital
Olympic Village site in limbo
Daley won't pay cleanup tab for Reese site
Olympic scout could help city's bid
Rev. Meeks puts fire to Olympic flame backers
Ryan: Taxpayers won't pay for cleanup costs
Meeks wants to enlist Olympic backers to help schools
Olympic boss downplays environmental cleanup at village site
$32M in cleanup costs complicate Reese deal
Phelps visits local swimmers
Golden opportunity just made for Wade
Oprah Winfrey hosts Olympians in Chicago
Oprah tickets available for show featuring Olympians
Phelps is coming to Chicago
You, too, can sell Chicago
Chicago's Olympic video misses mark
South, West Side group eyes share of Olympic pie
Chicago can't match Beijing's opening ceremonies
Men's gymnasts face uphill fight
For Torres, 'age just a number'
Olympic panel applauds Senate OK of doping policy
Olympic bid raises $12 mil., $37 mil. to go
Olympic boss doubts violence will affect 2016 bid
City makes $85 mil. gamble on Reese site
City to borrow millions to buy Michael Reese Hospital
China cheerleaders to root for other teams
Is city's Olympic bid marred by shootings?
SWIMMING: One major upset, no new records
TRACK AND FIELD: Merritt upsets gold medalist Wariner in 400 meters
U.S. Olympic Committee voted to keep Ueberroth involved in selection process
Gay runs like the wind -- 9.68
Urban League conference may boost Olympic hopes
Daley addresses NU grads, promotes 2016
Police brutality may play role in Olympic bid
City to hold Olympic extravaganza
Daley defends Olympic Village move to Reese site
Olympic Village may replace hospital
CTA delays express trains to airports
Jones plays Olympic card in state standoff
Daley not ready to commit more cash for Olympics
McCain backs Olympic bid, but watch spending
Obama eyes 2016 Olympics
Obama guest stars at hometown Olympics rally
Burke on Chicago 2016 bid: We can go higher
Olympic spirit?
Sorry, Sen. Obama, eight isn't enough
How Chicago can lose its bid for the 2016 Olympics
Time to market Olympic push
New video for Olympic try
Aldermen reconcile their Olympic dreams with reality
Web site will knock your Sox off
USOC on Chicago 2016: Show us the money
Olympics or not, Chicago will always be a toddlin' town
Clear up fuzzy funding math
Olympic Games could show world the best of Chicago
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The Olympics got the Oprah Winfrey touch today, as the talk show host taped a show featuring America’s medal-winning athletes at Millennium Park.
Photos: Phelps' swim clinic Oprah hosts Olympians Phelps visits local swimmers Golden opportunity for Wade Twitter: Updates from Oprah's Olympic showcase