"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood ... Make big plans; aim high in hope and work."  
—Daniel Burnham, Chicago architect. (1864-1912)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Olympics News Roundup: 8/16

It's a mixed bag of news this week for Chicago 2016


Pat Ryan, Chicago 2016 chairman, stands down more community opposition at latest forum on the Olympic bid in Bronzeville, according to the Chicago Tribune's David Greising...

...While Chicago 2016 wraps up its fundraising efforts, netting just $5 million on Wednesday at the 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame induction ceremony—its lowest amount of three fundraising events...

...And the United States Olympic Committee backs down on plans to host an Olympics television network with NBC after speculation that the proposal would jeopardize Chicago's bid.

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