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In Networks’ View, Chicago Is the Most Attractive Choice

A veteran Olympic rights negotiator estimated that Chicago would generate a 10 percent higher network rights fee than Rio de Janeiro. (News Source: New York Times - 01:46:31)

Manhattan Hotel Décor for Sale in Chicago

Rare custom works by Philippe Starck owned by Ian Schrager will go on sale on Tuesday at the Wright auction house in Chicago. (News Source: New York Times - 00:39:23)

Chicago, Rio de Janeiro in heated battle for 2016 Olympic Games

The battle to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games appears to be heating up between Chicago, Illinois, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, two sources close to the process said Thursday. (News Source: CNN - 19:58:13)

Chicago might get H1N1 vaccine next week

1st doses may be delivered next week The first 71,000 doses of swine flu vaccine will be delivered to Chicago and the rest of the state as early as Tuesday in the form of a nasal spray, health officials said Thursday. (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 04:05:44)

Chicago might get doses of H1N1 vaccine next week

The first 71,000 doses of swine flu vaccine will be delivered to Chicago and the rest of the state as early as Tuesday in the form of a nasal spray, health officials said today. Most of the initial doses — 16,000 to Chicago, 57,000 to the rest of the state — will go to health care workers and emergency personnel such as firefighters. They are among the groups on the federal government’s high … (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 03:51:21)

Schism Over Chicago’s Bid to Host 2016 Olympics

CHICAGO, Oct. 1 — A huge banner stretches nearly the length of the Michigan Avenue bridge over the Chicago River. It shows a butterfly swimmer in mid-stroke. He is reaching outward, accompanied by a single word: Imagine . (News Source: Washington Post - 15:54:58)

Psychics say Chicago 2016

2 of the 3 say it will happen; third picks Rio The politicians, pundits and protesters have spoken. Even Irish oddsmakers have weighed in on Chicago’s chances of hosting the 2016 Olympics. Their conclusion: All signs point to a win. (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 02:33:38)

Noisy dogs may fetch $50 to $250 fines for Chicago owners

Proposal clears committee, trots to City Council Owners of dogs that make excessive noise that “unnecessarily disturbs” their human neighbors could face fines of between $50 and $250 a day under an ordinance a Chicago City Council committee approved Thursday. (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 03:03:21)

Obama officials to address school violence in Chicago

Atty. Gen. Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan are to meet with school officials, students and residents in the aftermath of a deadly beating. A chilling cellphone video of a Chicago honors student’s fatal beating has captured national attention, and President Obama responded Thursday by announcing that two Cabinet secretaries would travel to his hometown next week. (News Source: Los Angeles Times - 23:18:47)

Chicago, Illinois get ready for IOC decision

CHICAGO — The Picasso is already wearing a medal and a laurel wreath. Chicagoans plan to show up at the base of the Daley Plaza sculpture on Friday to watch the International Olympic Committee decide if their city will get to host the 2016 games. (News Source: SportingNews - 01:46:08)

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