"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)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Olympics News Roundup (9/3)

The city's Olympic bid is falling out of favor with many Chicagoans, according to a Tribune/WGN Radio poll. The poll shows that support for the bid among residents has fallen from 61% last Winter to 47%...

..Meanwhile, Mayor Richard Daley is touring Moscow, Russia to promote the bid. But furthering the Chicago's foothold in global business is his main priority, Daley says...

...And back at home, Aldermen, including Manny Flores and Leslie Hairston, introduce an ordinance to promote Olympics oversight. The ordinance would require better disclosure of the Olympics bid committee and, eventually, the city's organizing committee's finances.

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