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history = None<br><small>(It was elected to host the [[1904 Summer Olympics]], but they were transfered to [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]] in a 14-2 vote of the IOC).<ref name="Removed games">{{cite book |title=Who's who at the Olympics |author=Kamper, Erich; Mallon, Bill |year=1992}}</ref></small> | |
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The '''Chicago 2016 Olympic bid''' |
The '''Chicago 2016 Olympic bid''' is the attempt by the city of [[Chicago]] and the [[United States]] — with the support of other cities, [[civil township|townships]] and [[village (United States)|villages]] in the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[Illinois]] — to be chosen by the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC) as the host city for the [[2016 Summer Olympics]]. On [[July 26]] [[2006]], the [[United States Olympic Committee]] (USOC) narrowed its list of applicant cities to three: Chicago, [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] and [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]];<ref name="USOC shortlist">{{cite news |url=http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1153946761 |title=Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco On USOC 2016 Olympic Bid Short List |publisher=[[GamesBids]] |date=[[2006-07-26]] |accessdate=2007-04-17}}</ref> but the latter dropped out from the running on [[November 13]] [[2006]].<ref name="San Francisco quits">{{cite news |url=http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1163447302 |title=San Francisco Reluctantly Withdraws 2016 Olympic Bid |publisher=GamesBids |date=[[2006-11-13]] |accessdate=2007-04-17}}</ref> The final stage of the USOC internal selection occurred on [[April 14]] [[2007]], at [[Washington, D.C.]]'s Embassy Row Hotel, where each bid team made a last 40-minute presentation to the USOC board members.<ref name="Election">{{cite news |url=http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1176482036 |title=U.S. 2016 Candidate – Chicago Or Los Angeles? |publisher=GamesBids |date=[[2007-04-13]] |accessdate=2007-04-17}}</ref> At about 9:00 pm [[UTC]], Chicago was announced as the United States bid for the 2016 [[Olympic Games]] by USOC President [[Peter Ueberroth]].<ref name="yahoosports">{{cite news |url=http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=ap-usoc-2016&prov=ap&type=lgns |title=Chicago picked by USOC to bid for 2016 Olympics |accessdate=2007-04-14 |last=Peters |first=Ken |date=[[2007-04-14]] |work=Olympics |publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]}}</ref> In the event of Chicago being selected by the IOC, the 2016 Games will be the first [[Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympics]] held in the [[Americas]] since the [[1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Atlanta Games]]. The final selection from among the international candidates will be made in October 2009.<ref name=C16faq>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicago2016.org/bidinformation.aspx|accessdate=2007-04-18|publisher=City of Chicago|date=2007|author=Chicago 2016 Committee|title=Bid Information}}</ref> |
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Chicago is no newcomer |
Chicago is no newcomer to Olympic bids. In 1901, the city was unanimously chosen by the IOC to stage the [[1904 Summer Olympics]],<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.aafla.org/OlympicInformationCenter/OlympicReview/1901/ROLE3/ROLE3c.pdf |title=Les Jeux Olympiques de 1904 |journal=Revue Olympique |author=Comité International Olympique |issue=3 |pages=30–4 |year=1901 |month=July |format=PDF |language=French |accessdate=2007-04-12}}</ref> but the Games were moved to [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]] to coincide with the [[Louisiana Purchase Exposition|1904 World's Fair]].<ref name="Hickok 1904">{{cite web |url=http://www.hickoksports.com/history/ol1904.shtml |title=The 1904 Olympics: St. Louis, Missouri |publisher=Hickok Sports |accessdate=2007-04-17}}</ref> Chicago also bid for the [[1952 Summer Olympics|1952]] and [[1956 Summer Olympics]], but without success.<ref name="Past elections">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesbids.com/english/archives/past.shtml |title=Olympic Bid Election History |publisher=GamesBids |accessdate=2007-04-17}}</ref> |
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==United States Olympic Committee== |
==United States Olympic Committee== |
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{{main|2016 Summer Olympics#Chicago, United States}} |
{{main|2016 Summer Olympics#Chicago, United States}} |
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The USOC's chairman, [[Peter Ueberroth]], visited potential host cities during the month of [[May 2006]]. Ueberroth and his party visited Chicago on [[May 10]]. On [[April 14]] |
The USOC's chairman, [[Peter Ueberroth]], visited potential host cities during the month of [[May 2006]]. Ueberroth and his party visited Chicago on [[May 10]]. On [[April 14]] [[2007]], Chicago was chosen as the US application city. |
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==Bid details== |
==Bid details== |
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[[Image:Richardmdaleyportrait.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Typically opposed to Olympic bids in the past, Mayor [[Richard M. Daley]] is orchestrating the current campaign.]] |
[[Image:Richardmdaleyportrait.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Typically opposed to Olympic bids in the past, Mayor [[Richard M. Daley]] is orchestrating the current campaign.]] |
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[[Mayor of Chicago|Chicago Mayor]] [[Richard M. Daley]] was officially welcomed in [[Beijing]] by the [[government of the People's Republic of China]] during the week of [[May 15]] |
[[Mayor of Chicago|Chicago Mayor]] [[Richard M. Daley]] was officially welcomed in [[Beijing]] – host city of the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] – by the [[government of the People's Republic of China]] during the week of [[May 15]] [[2006]], when the mayor discussed Chicago's venture; he is the only mayor of an American city vying for the 2016 Summer Olympics to have been welcomed to Beijing on official Olympic business.<ref name="sportsbiznews">{{cite web|url=http://sportsbiznews.blogspot.com/2007/01/and-2016-summer-olympics-will-be-held.html |title=And the 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in (read the story to find out) |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[March 18]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last= |first= |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[January 26]] |format= |work= Sports Business News |language=English }}</ref> |
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Chicago's chances for hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics are bolstered by preliminary commitments made by major corporations and wealthy Chicago philanthropists; promised participation in the planning process by community and government leaders (including the Chairman of the [[Illinois Republican Party]], a political party usually opposed to Daley, a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]); and the enthusiasm of the [[Demographics of Chicago|citizenry]]. Opinion polls conducted by [[Media in Chicago|local newspapers]] in early 2006 suggested that public support for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Chicago could be as high as 80 to 85 percent. Most importantly, the city's existing infrastructure and venue options are considerably more substantial than the offerings available in other interested cities. [[Bob Ctvrtlik]], part of the initial assessment team, said, "It's got all the amenities that would make this a wonderful experience for our athletes." Ueberroth added, "Chicago is going in the right direction, and we are impressed by that."<ref name="sportsbiznews">{{cite web|url=http://sportsbiznews.blogspot.com/2007/01/and-2016-summer-olympics-will-be-held.html |title= And the 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in (read the story to find out) |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[March 18]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |author= |last= |first= |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[January 26]] |format= |work= Sports Business News |language=English }}</ref> |
Chicago's chances for hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics are bolstered by preliminary commitments made by major corporations and wealthy Chicago philanthropists; promised participation in the planning process by community and government leaders (including the Chairman of the [[Illinois Republican Party]], a political party usually opposed to Daley, a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]); and the enthusiasm of the [[Demographics of Chicago|citizenry]]. Opinion polls conducted by [[Media in Chicago|local newspapers]] in early 2006 suggested that public support for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Chicago could be as high as 80 to 85 percent.{{Fact|date=April 2007}} Most importantly, the city's existing infrastructure and venue options are considerably more substantial than the offerings available in other interested cities.{{Fact|date=April 2007}} [[Bob Ctvrtlik]], part of the initial assessment team, said, "It's got all the amenities that would make this a wonderful experience for our athletes." Ueberroth added, "Chicago is going in the right direction, and we are impressed by that."<ref name="sportsbiznews">{{cite web|url=http://sportsbiznews.blogspot.com/2007/01/and-2016-summer-olympics-will-be-held.html |title= And the 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in (read the story to find out) |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[March 18]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |author= |last= |first= |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[January 26]] |format= |work= Sports Business News |language=English }}</ref> |
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===Financing=== |
===Financing=== |
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Ueberroth and members of the national committee met with Daley on [[May 10]] [[2006]] for the initial assessment. On the same day, with permission from Ueberroth, Daley appointed business executive Patrick G. Ryan of [[Aon Corporation]], part-owner of the [[Chicago Bears]], to lead the city's bid process, especially in areas of corporate participation in fundraising. In previous years, Daley opposed possible bids for the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008]] and [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Olympic Games]] owing to former international committee financial-guarantee requirements. Those requirements have been relaxed in favor of a new philosophy in which the Olympic Games would become smaller in terms of construction and related costs.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Early cost estimates hover at [[United States dollar|$]]5 billion, with $1.1 billion needed for the lakeside [[Olympic Park#Olympic Village|Olympic Village]] and an additional estimated $366 million for a temporary 80,000 seat Olympic Stadium to be built in [[Washington Park (Chicago park)|Washington Park]].<ref name="Chicago Sun-Times">{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/226452,CST-NWS-oly24.article|title= With or Without the Games: Daley Plans New Land, Housing Even if We Don't Get the Games |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 17]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |author= |last= |first= |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[January 24]] |format= |work= Chicago Sun-Times|language=English }}</ref> On [[April 11]] [[2007]], Illinois Governor [[Rod R. Blagojevich]] proposed $150 million in state funding to help secure the bid to the USOC for Chicago. As of the announcement on [[April 14]], over $35 million in cash and $13 million in goods have been pledged, including donations in excess of $100,000 from at least 225 individuals and corporations.<ref name="Contributions">{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcsports.com/sports/1360476/detail.html|title=Chicago to Bid for 2016 Olympics|accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 17]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author=Abrahamson, Alan|date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[April 14]] |format= |work=NBCSports.com |language=English }}</ref> It is expected that Chicago would be quite successful at pursuing federal funds for security and transportation due to its high profile [[United States Senate|U.S. Senators]].<ref name=CT20070419/> [[Dick Durbin]] is the 2nd in command among Democratic Senators as the [[Assistant party leaders of the United States Senate|Whip]], and [[Barack Obama]] is a leading [[United States Presidential election, 2008|Presidential nomination]] contender. The city has announced a $500 million insurance policy against cost overruns and revenue shortfalls.<ref name=CB20070414>{{cite news|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=24588&bt=Olympic+Bid&arc=n&searchType=all|accessdate=2007-04-20|date=2007-04-14|title=USOC picks Chicago for 2016 Olympic bid|author=Hinz, Greg|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|work=ChicagoBusiness}}</ref> |
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Ueberroth and members of the national committee met with Daley on [[May 10]], [[2006]] for the initial assessment. On the same day, with permission from Ueberroth, Daley appointed business executive Patrick G. Ryan of [[Aon Corporation]], part-owner of the [[Chicago Bears]], to lead the city's bid process, especially in areas of corporate participation in fundraising. In previous years, Daley opposed possible bids for the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008]] and [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Olympic Games]] owing to former international committee financial-guarantee requirements. Those requirements have been relaxed in favor of a new philosophy in which the Olympic Games would become smaller in terms of construction and related costs.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Early cost estimates hover at [[United States dollar|$]]5 billion, with $1 billion needed for a new Olympic stadium in Chicago.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} As of early 2007, Chicago has already raised $25 million through public and private contributions for the bid.<ref name="Contributions">{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagoist.com/archives/2007/01/10/chicago_2016_olympic_bid_passes_another_milestone.php |title=Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid Passes Another Milestone |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[March 18]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=McClamroch |first=Todd |authorlink=http://www.chicagoist.com/staff.php#chicagoist_todd |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[January 10]] |format= |work=Chicagoist |language=English }}</ref> On [[April 11]], [[2007]], Illinois Governor [[Rod R. Blagojevich]] proposed $150 million in state funding to help secure the bid to the USOC for Chicago. |
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[[Image:Wrigley field 720.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Historic venues like [[Wrigley Field]] are considered for field events.]] |
[[Image:Wrigley field 720.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Historic venues like [[Wrigley Field]] are considered for field events.]] |
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===Venues=== |
===Venues=== |
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⚫ | Despite the need for an Olympic stadium, Chicago has dozens of existing sport venues: [[Soldier Field]], [[United Center]], [[U.S. Cellular Field]], [[Wrigley Field]], [[Allstate Arena]] in [[Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]], [[Sears Centre]] in [[Hoffman Estates, Illinois|Hoffman Estates]], and [[Toyota Park (Bridgeview)|Toyota Park]] in [[Bridgeview, Illinois|Bridgeview]]. Venues at [[Loyola University Chicago]], [[Northwestern University]], the [[University of Chicago]], the [[University of Illinois at Chicago]], [[Chicago State University]], and [[Northern Illinois University]], among others, are also available and have been mentioned in early news reports as possibilities. [[Navy Pier]] and the lakefront along [[Lake Michigan]] could host all beach and water events. The [[McCormick Place]] convention center has been mentioned as a venue for indoor events like judo and gymnastics, as well as hosting all press offices. Other regional mayors have offered venues in [[Indiana]] and [[Wisconsin]], including use of the [[University of Notre Dame]]'s facilities. [[TCF Bank Stadium]], a planned stadium in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], may also be used for preliminary [[football (soccer)|soccer]] matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/colleges/16441193.htm |title=New football stadium might help U host 2016 Olympic soccer |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[January 13]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=Fuller |first=Marcus |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[January 12]] |publisher=St. Paul Pioneer Press |language=English }}</ref> At the last minute the plan was changed so that the swimming will be held in the West Side's [[Douglas Park (Chicago)|Douglas Park]]. This change was made to appease the perceived lack of economic benefit for the region represented by several [[African American]] politicians.<ref name=CB20070414/> |
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⚫ | Despite the need for an Olympic stadium, Chicago has dozens of existing sport venues: [[Soldier Field]], [[United Center]], [[U.S. Cellular Field]], [[Wrigley Field]], [[Allstate Arena]] in [[Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]], [[Sears Centre]] in [[Hoffman Estates, Illinois|Hoffman Estates]], and [[Toyota Park (Bridgeview)|Toyota Park]] in [[Bridgeview, Illinois|Bridgeview]]. Venues at [[Loyola University Chicago]], [[Northwestern University]], the [[University of Chicago]], the [[University of Illinois at Chicago]], and [[Northern Illinois University]], among others, are also available and have been mentioned in early news reports as possibilities. [[Navy Pier]] and the lakefront along [[Lake Michigan]] could host all beach and water events. Other regional mayors have offered venues in [[Indiana]] and [[Wisconsin]], including use of the [[University of Notre Dame]]'s facilities. [[TCF Bank Stadium]], a planned stadium in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], may also be used for preliminary [[football (soccer)|soccer]] matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/colleges/16441193.htm |title=New football stadium might help U host 2016 Olympic soccer |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[January 13]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=Fuller |
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The Monroe Harbor will be enlarged with a $60-million [[breakwater (structure)|breakwater]] to accommodate an approximately 2-mile course for [[rowing (sport)|rowing]] events.<ref name=CB20070123G/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl/Standard?date=2007-01-23&galleryImage=49|accessdate=2007-04-21|title=Lakefront Rowing Course|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|work=ChicagoBusiness}}</ref><ref name=CB20070123a>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=23589|accessdate=2007-04-21|title=Glitz, guarantees added to Olympic bid|author=Hinz, Greg|date=2007-01-23|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|work=ChicagoBusiness}}</ref> This will enable rowing competitions to take place on a course running from Northerly Island to about Randolph Street.<ref name=CB20070123G/>This course would feature a picturesque [[Chicago Loop]] skyline backdrop for television viewing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl/Standard?date=2007-01-23&galleryImage=50|accessdate=2007-04-21|title=Lakefront Rowing Course|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|work=ChicagoBusiness}}</ref><ref name=CB20070123a/> In order to accommodate the Olympics, all non-Olympic watercraft will be required to vacate Monroe harbor for a year.<ref name=CB20070123a/> |
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[[Image:SoliderFieldAug2004.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[Soldier Field]] will not serve as the main Olympic Stadium in Chicago. However, the sports venue will host a significant number of events and most gold medal matches.]] |
[[Image:SoliderFieldAug2004.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[Soldier Field]] will not serve as the main Olympic Stadium in Chicago. However, the sports venue will host a significant number of events and most gold medal matches.]] |
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===Stadium=== |
===Stadium=== |
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The Olympic Stadium will be in [[Washington Park (Chicago park)|Washington Park]], which is a [[National Register of Historic Places]] park in the [[Washington Park, Chicago (neighborhood)|Washington Park]] [[Community areas of Chicago|community area]] on the [[Neighborhoods of Chicago#South side|south side]]. Chicago initially proposed building a temporary 80,000-seat [[athletics (track and field)|track]] stadium adjacent to Soldier Field and having the two stadiums host dual Opening and Closing Ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1152809070 |title=Chicago 2016 Plan Includes Two Stadiums |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |date= |year=[[2006]] |month=[[July 13]] |format= |work=GamesBids.com |language=English }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicago2016.org/News_story.aspx?NewsStory=20 |title=A new plan for 2016 Games; 2-stadium plan out; city considering temporary facility |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |date= |year=[[2006]] |month=[[August 17]] |format= |work=Chicago2016.org |language=English }}</ref> However, the final proposal called for a $366 million temporary stadium to be built in Washington Park. The stadium will be replaced by a 5,000 multi-use venue after the games.<ref name=CB20070123a/> The smaller post-Olympic stadium will be more in line with public interest in restoring the historic park after the games.<ref name=CB20070123a/> The new stadium will feature a high-tech reflective sheathing material to accommodate huge TV pictures projections on its outside walls.<ref name=CB20070123a/> The temporary stadium would not have concessions inside the stadium unlike permanent local venues, although concessions are planned outside the stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl/Standard?date=2007-01-23&galleryImage=53|title=Chicago's Olympic Bid 2016 (gallery)|accessdate=2007-04-21|date=2007-01-23|work=ChicagoBusiness|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.}}</ref><ref name=CBOSphoto>{{cite web|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl/Standard?date=2007-01-23&galleryImage=54|title=Olympic Stadium (gallery)|accessdate=2007-04-21|date=2007-01-23|work=ChicagoBusiness|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.}}</ref> The stadium will feature basic oval shape, but it will also adhere to Olympic design rules which dictate that the overhanging lip at one end to cover dignitaries and the media.<ref name=CBOSphoto/> |
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⚫ | Chicago's reputation as a major convention hosting center will also help its cause. The main convention center, [[McCormick Place]], is the largest convention center in the United States{{Fact|date=April 2007}} and is undergoing an expansion that will be completed in 2007. The city of Chicago has over 50,000 hotel rooms in the immediate downtown area{{Fact|date=April 2007}} and has the largest skilled-labor workforce in the U.S. catering to conventions and other large-scale media events. |
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Chicago initially proposed building a temporary 80,000-seat [[athletics (track and field)|track]] stadium adjacent to Soldier Field and having the two stadiums host dual Opening and Closing Ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1152809070 |title=Chicago 2016 Plan Includes Two Stadiums |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |date= |year=[[2006]] |month=[[July 13]] |format= |work=GamesBids.com |language=English }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicago2016.org/News_story.aspx?NewsStory=20 |title=A new plan for 2016 Games; 2-stadium plan out; city considering temporary facility |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |date= |year=[[2006]] |month=[[August 17]] |format= |work=Chicago2016.org |language=English }}</ref> Previously, according to the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', Mayor Daley had expressed a desire for an additional [[National Football League|NFL]] franchise to come to Chicago in order to obtain the 80,000-seat stadium needed to host an Olympics. The plan has since been revised to include an 80,000-seat stadium inside [[Washington Park (Chicago park)|Washington Park]] on the south side of the city. After the games, it would be converted to a 5,000-seat (with expansion capability) track and field venue that could also host other events. |
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⚫ | Chicago's reputation as a major convention hosting center will also help its cause. The main convention center, [[McCormick Place]], is the largest convention center in the United States and is undergoing an expansion that will be completed in 2007. The city of Chicago has over 50,000 hotel rooms in the immediate downtown area{{ |
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It is anticipated that Olympic medals will be granted in [[Millennium Park]].<ref name=CB20070123a/> |
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===Olympic Village=== |
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The Olympic Village used to house athletes during the games will be a $1.1-billion series of newly constructed lakefront buildings that will be then converted to rental and condominium units after the games.<ref name=CB20070414/> The village will be located immediately south of [[McCormick Place]], which is expected to host 11 event venues,<ref name=C16faq/> on a current truck parking lot between South [[Lake Shore Drive]] and the [[Illinois Central Railroad]] tracks in the [[Near South Side, Chicago|Near South Side]] and [[Douglas, Chicago|Douglas]] [[Community areas of Chicago|community areas]].<ref name=CB20070414/> Currently, the parking lot is used to stage events at McCormick Place.<ref name=CB20070123a/> The village will have [[pedway]]s over Lake Shore Drive.<ref name=CB20070123G>{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl?ap=0&galleryDate=2007-01-23|accessdate=2007-04-21|date=2007-01-23|title=Chicago's Olympic Bid 2016|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|work=ChicagoBusiness}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl/Standard?date=2007-01-23&galleryImage=52|accessdate=2007-04-21|title=Olympic Village|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|work=ChicagoBusiness}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/gallery.pl/Standard?date=2007-01-23&galleryImage=51|accessdate=2007-04-21|title=Chicago's Olympic Bid 2016 (gallery)|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|work=ChicagoBusiness}}</ref> This location will enable 88% of the Olympic athletes to be within 15 minutes of their competition venue.<ref name=C16faq/> |
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===Sport culture=== |
===Sport culture=== |
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⚫ | Chicago benefits from a strong sports culture. On [[August 1]] [[2006]], it was named "Best Sports City" by ''[[The Sporting News]]''.<ref name="BestSportsCity">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=113606 |title=Best Sports Cities 2006: Welcome back, Chicago |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |date= |year=[[2006]] |month=[[August 1]] |format= |work=SportingNews.com |language=English }}</ref> Chicagoans are famous for their rabid support of their home teams: the [[Chicago Bears]], [[Chicago Blackhawks]], [[Chicago Cubs]], [[Chicago White Sox]], [[Chicago Bulls]], and more recently, [[Chicago Fire (soccer)|Chicago Fire]]. Other events such as the [[Chicago Marathon]], one of the largest marathon events worldwide, will also play a part in Chicago's Olympic-planning process. |
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===Experience=== |
===Experience=== |
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[[Image:Pan am 1959.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Chicago hosted the 1959 Pan American Games.]] |
[[Image:Pan am 1959.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Chicago hosted the 1959 Pan American Games.]] |
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⚫ | Chicago hosted the International [[Gay Games VII]] from [[July 15]] to [[July 22]] [[2006]]. In 2006, Chicago hosted 40,000 athletes from around the globe who participated in the LaSalle Bank [[Chicago Marathon]] with over 1.2 million spectators lining the course. Chicago's [[Grant Park]] has hosted the last two inceptions of [[Lollapalooza]] in 2005 and 2006 (with 2006 attendance at about 180,000 over three days).<ref name="USA Today">{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2006-08-06-summer-music-lollapalooza_x.htm |title=Lollapalooza: For kidz and adultz |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 17]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=Matheson |first=Whitney |date= |year=[[2006]] |month=[[August 6]] |work=USA Today |language=English }}</ref> In 2006, Chicago signed a contract to host the next five Lollapaloozas. Chicago has also hosted major and historic world gatherings in the past, including the famous [[World's Columbian Exposition|1893 World's Columbian Exposition]], the [[Century of Progress|1933 Century of Progress Exposition]] and the [[1959 Pan American Games]], as well as matches for the [[1994 FIFA World Cup]] soccer tournament. Chicago was supposed to host the [[1904 Summer Olympics]], but these were removed from the city and given to [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]] to coincide with its [[Louisiana Purchase Exposition]] (more commonly known as the Saint Louis World's Fair). Chicago has never been happy with its distinction as one of the few cities to have an Olympic Games taken away, and this historical issue could play to Chicago's favor. |
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Chicago was also the first host of the [[Special Olympics]] in [[1968]]. |
Chicago was also the first host of the [[Special Olympics]] in [[1968]]. |
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===Miscellaneous=== |
===Miscellaneous=== |
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Chicago's geographic location also counts in its favor. Its central position within the United States means that its time zone is well-suited to American television coverage. The [[NBC]] television network and its sister cable broadcasters (under the [[NBC Universal]] banner) is by far the largest media vendor and contract purchaser of the Olympic Games. |
Chicago's geographic location also counts in its favor. Its central position within the United States means that its time zone is well-suited to American television coverage. The [[NBC]] television network and its sister cable broadcasters (under the [[NBC Universal]] banner) is by far the largest media vendor and contract purchaser of the Olympic Games. |
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[[Michael Jordan]] has become an unofficial spokesman for Chicago's bid.<ref name="The Gazette">{{cite web|url=http://www.gazette.com/onset?id=21003&template=article.html |title=USOC to decide on 2016 Olympic bid city |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 16]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=Gomez |first=Brian |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[April 10]] |work=The Gazette |language=English }}</ref> |
[[Michael Jordan]] has become an unofficial spokesman for Chicago's bid.<ref name="The Gazette">{{cite web|url=http://www.gazette.com/onset?id=21003&template=article.html |title=USOC to decide on 2016 Olympic bid city |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 16]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=Gomez |first=Brian |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[April 10]] |work=The Gazette |language=English }}</ref> |
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==Recent developments== |
==Recent developments== |
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⚫ | On [[June 23]] [[2006]], five United States candidates met in [[California]] to offer official presentations to the USOC Board of Directors. The ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' reported of the event the next day, "USOC officials indicated they could whittle down the field of five contenders in as soon as three weeks." The article also stated, "Observers say it's likely to be a three-way horse race between.... San Francisco, Chicago and Olympic veteran Los Angeles." As predicted, the USOC on [[July 26]] officially named San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago as the three US finalists for the 2016 Olympics, dropping [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] and [[Houston, Texas|Houston]]. However, on [[November 13]] [[2006]], San Francisco withdrew its bid from the national selection process, leaving Chicago and Los Angeles as the only contenders in the U.S. bid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=1&id=1163447302 |title=San Francisco Reluctantly Withdraws 2016 Olympic Bid |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |date= |year=[[2006]] |month=[[November 13]] |format= |work=GamesBids.com |language=English }}</ref> |
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The Chicago 2016 Exploratory Committee has launched its official Web site at www.chicago2016.org. |
The Chicago 2016 Exploratory Committee has launched its official Web site at www.chicago2016.org. |
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On [[September 21]] |
On [[September 21]] [[2006]], Mayor Daley unveiled a revised plan for the main stadium, which would host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as track and field events. The plan calls for a 95,000 seat stadium to be constructed in [[Washington Park (Chicago park)|Washington Park]] on Chicago's South Side. The plan's preliminary design mimics the 1893 [[World's Columbian Exposition]], making use of the [[Midway Plaisance]] and the surrounding neighborhoods of [[Hyde Park, Chicago|Hyde Park]] and [[Woodlawn, Chicago|Woodlawn]]. The stadium would be temporary, and would be mostly dismantled into a 10,000-seat track and field stadium and event complex after the games. According to the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'', local [[Chicago City Council|Aldermen]] strongly support this plan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-oly21.html| title=N/A |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|language=English }}</ref> |
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On [[January 9]] |
On [[January 9]] [[2007]], the USOC announced that they will go forward in presenting an American bid to the international competition for the 2016 games. The next step was for the cities of Los Angeles and Chicago to have bid books ready for the committee by [[January 22]] for review. |
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On [[April 14]], the evaluation team presented its findings to the USOC board of directors, cities and made their final presentations. Chicago was chosen as the United States candidate to move on to international competition. The final decision will be made in 2009 by the [[International Olympic Committee]].<ref name="yahoosports"> |
On [[April 14]], the evaluation team presented its findings to the USOC board of directors, cities and made their final presentations. Chicago was chosen as the United States candidate to move on to international competition. The final decision will be made in 2009 by the [[International Olympic Committee]].<ref name="yahoosports"> |
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{{cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=ap-usoc-2016&prov=ap&type=lgns |title=Chicago picked by USOC to bid for 2016 Olympics |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=Peters |first=Ken |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[April 14]] |format= |work=Yahoo! Sports |publisher=The Associated Press |pages= |language=English }}</ref><ref> |
{{cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=ap-usoc-2016&prov=ap&type=lgns |title=Chicago picked by USOC to bid for 2016 Olympics |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]]|author= |last=Peters |first=Ken |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[April 14]] |format= |work=Yahoo! Sports |publisher=The Associated Press |pages= |language=English }}</ref><ref> |
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{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/15/sports/othersports/15cities.html?_r=1&oref=slogin |title=Chance to Have Olympics Is Boost for Scandal-Plagued City |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |author= |last=Ferkenhoff |first=Eric |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[April 14]] |format= |work=[[The New York Times]] |publisher= |pages= |language=English }}</ref> |
{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/15/sports/othersports/15cities.html?_r=1&oref=slogin |title=Chance to Have Olympics Is Boost for Scandal-Plagued City |accessdate= |accessmonthday=[[April 14]] |accessyear=[[2007]] |author= |last=Ferkenhoff |first=Eric |date= |year=[[2007]] |month=[[April 14]] |format= |work=[[The New York Times]] |publisher= |pages= |language=English }}</ref> It is expected that the competition will include [[Madrid]], [[Prague]], [[Rome]], [[Rio de Janeiro]] and [[Tokyo]] |
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On [[April 19]], Mayor Daley announced that the Olympic bid committee is seeking a Chief Operating Officer.<ref name=CT20070419>{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/illinois/chi-ap-il-chicago-2016,1,1187836.story?ctrack=2&cset=true|title=Daley says Olympic organizing committee looking for top executive|accessdate=2007-04-20|date=2007-04-19|publisher=The Associated Press|author=Bellandi, Deanna|work=Chicago Tribune}}</ref><ref name=CB20070419/> The U.S. Olympic committee is aware of the search.<ref name=CB20070419/> The person chosen need not be a Chicagoan.<ref name=CB20070419>{{cite news|url=http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=24652&bt=Olympic+Bid&arc=n&searchType=all|title=COO, CFO being recruited for Olympic bid|accessdate=2007-04-21|date=2007-04-19|author=Merrion, Paul|work=ChicagoBusiness|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.}}</ref> |
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The Chicago 2016 Olympic bid is the attempt by the city of Chicago and the United States — with the support of other cities, townships and villages in the state of Illinois — to be chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics. On July 26 2006, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) narrowed its list of applicant cities to three: Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco;[2] but the latter dropped out from the running on November 13 2006.[3] The final stage of the USOC internal selection occurred on April 14 2007, at Washington, D.C.'s Embassy Row Hotel, where each bid team made a last 40-minute presentation to the USOC board members.[4] At about 9:00 pm UTC, Chicago was announced as the United States bid for the 2016 Olympic Games by USOC President Peter Ueberroth.[5] In the event of Chicago being selected by the IOC, the 2016 Games will be the first Summer Olympics held in the Americas since the 1996 Atlanta Games. The final selection from among the international candidates will be made in October 2009.[6]
Chicago is no newcomer to Olympic bids. In 1901, the city was unanimously chosen by the IOC to stage the 1904 Summer Olympics,[7] but the Games were moved to St. Louis to coincide with the 1904 World's Fair.[8] Chicago also bid for the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics, but without success.[9]
United States Olympic Committee
The USOC's chairman, Peter Ueberroth, visited potential host cities during the month of May 2006. Ueberroth and his party visited Chicago on May 10. On April 14 2007, Chicago was chosen as the US application city.
Bid details
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley was officially welcomed in Beijing – host city of the 2008 Summer Olympics – by the government of the People's Republic of China during the week of May 15 2006, when the mayor discussed Chicago's venture; he is the only mayor of an American city vying for the 2016 Summer Olympics to have been welcomed to Beijing on official Olympic business.[10]
Chicago's chances for hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics are bolstered by preliminary commitments made by major corporations and wealthy Chicago philanthropists; promised participation in the planning process by community and government leaders (including the Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, a political party usually opposed to Daley, a Democrat); and the enthusiasm of the citizenry. Opinion polls conducted by local newspapers in early 2006 suggested that public support for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Chicago could be as high as 80 to 85 percent.[citation needed] Most importantly, the city's existing infrastructure and venue options are considerably more substantial than the offerings available in other interested cities.[citation needed] Bob Ctvrtlik, part of the initial assessment team, said, "It's got all the amenities that would make this a wonderful experience for our athletes." Ueberroth added, "Chicago is going in the right direction, and we are impressed by that."[10]
Financing
Ueberroth and members of the national committee met with Daley on May 10 2006 for the initial assessment. On the same day, with permission from Ueberroth, Daley appointed business executive Patrick G. Ryan of Aon Corporation, part-owner of the Chicago Bears, to lead the city's bid process, especially in areas of corporate participation in fundraising. In previous years, Daley opposed possible bids for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games owing to former international committee financial-guarantee requirements. Those requirements have been relaxed in favor of a new philosophy in which the Olympic Games would become smaller in terms of construction and related costs.[citation needed] Early cost estimates hover at $5 billion, with $1.1 billion needed for the lakeside Olympic Village and an additional estimated $366 million for a temporary 80,000 seat Olympic Stadium to be built in Washington Park.[11] On April 11 2007, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich proposed $150 million in state funding to help secure the bid to the USOC for Chicago. As of the announcement on April 14, over $35 million in cash and $13 million in goods have been pledged, including donations in excess of $100,000 from at least 225 individuals and corporations.[12] It is expected that Chicago would be quite successful at pursuing federal funds for security and transportation due to its high profile U.S. Senators.[13] Dick Durbin is the 2nd in command among Democratic Senators as the Whip, and Barack Obama is a leading Presidential nomination contender. The city has announced a $500 million insurance policy against cost overruns and revenue shortfalls.[14]
Venues
Despite the need for an Olympic stadium, Chicago has dozens of existing sport venues: Soldier Field, United Center, U.S. Cellular Field, Wrigley Field, Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, and Toyota Park in Bridgeview. Venues at Loyola University Chicago, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago State University, and Northern Illinois University, among others, are also available and have been mentioned in early news reports as possibilities. Navy Pier and the lakefront along Lake Michigan could host all beach and water events. The McCormick Place convention center has been mentioned as a venue for indoor events like judo and gymnastics, as well as hosting all press offices. Other regional mayors have offered venues in Indiana and Wisconsin, including use of the University of Notre Dame's facilities. TCF Bank Stadium, a planned stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, may also be used for preliminary soccer matches.[15] At the last minute the plan was changed so that the swimming will be held in the West Side's Douglas Park. This change was made to appease the perceived lack of economic benefit for the region represented by several African American politicians.[14]
Rowing
The Monroe Harbor will be enlarged with a $60-million breakwater to accommodate an approximately 2-mile course for rowing events.[16][17][18] This will enable rowing competitions to take place on a course running from Northerly Island to about Randolph Street.[16]This course would feature a picturesque Chicago Loop skyline backdrop for television viewing.[19][18] In order to accommodate the Olympics, all non-Olympic watercraft will be required to vacate Monroe harbor for a year.[18]
Stadium
The Olympic Stadium will be in Washington Park, which is a National Register of Historic Places park in the Washington Park community area on the south side. Chicago initially proposed building a temporary 80,000-seat track stadium adjacent to Soldier Field and having the two stadiums host dual Opening and Closing Ceremonies.[20][21] However, the final proposal called for a $366 million temporary stadium to be built in Washington Park. The stadium will be replaced by a 5,000 multi-use venue after the games.[18] The smaller post-Olympic stadium will be more in line with public interest in restoring the historic park after the games.[18] The new stadium will feature a high-tech reflective sheathing material to accommodate huge TV pictures projections on its outside walls.[18] The temporary stadium would not have concessions inside the stadium unlike permanent local venues, although concessions are planned outside the stadium.[22][23] The stadium will feature basic oval shape, but it will also adhere to Olympic design rules which dictate that the overhanging lip at one end to cover dignitaries and the media.[23]
Chicago's reputation as a major convention hosting center will also help its cause. The main convention center, McCormick Place, is the largest convention center in the United States[citation needed] and is undergoing an expansion that will be completed in 2007. The city of Chicago has over 50,000 hotel rooms in the immediate downtown area[citation needed] and has the largest skilled-labor workforce in the U.S. catering to conventions and other large-scale media events.
Olympic medal podium
It is anticipated that Olympic medals will be granted in Millennium Park.[18]
Olympic Village
The Olympic Village used to house athletes during the games will be a $1.1-billion series of newly constructed lakefront buildings that will be then converted to rental and condominium units after the games.[14] The village will be located immediately south of McCormick Place, which is expected to host 11 event venues,[6] on a current truck parking lot between South Lake Shore Drive and the Illinois Central Railroad tracks in the Near South Side and Douglas community areas.[14] Currently, the parking lot is used to stage events at McCormick Place.[18] The village will have pedways over Lake Shore Drive.[16][24][25] This location will enable 88% of the Olympic athletes to be within 15 minutes of their competition venue.[6]
Sport culture
Chicago benefits from a strong sports culture. On August 1 2006, it was named "Best Sports City" by The Sporting News.[26] Chicagoans are famous for their rabid support of their home teams: the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, and more recently, Chicago Fire. Other events such as the Chicago Marathon, one of the largest marathon events worldwide, will also play a part in Chicago's Olympic-planning process.
Experience
Chicago hosted the International Gay Games VII from July 15 to July 22 2006. In 2006, Chicago hosted 40,000 athletes from around the globe who participated in the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon with over 1.2 million spectators lining the course. Chicago's Grant Park has hosted the last two inceptions of Lollapalooza in 2005 and 2006 (with 2006 attendance at about 180,000 over three days).[27] In 2006, Chicago signed a contract to host the next five Lollapaloozas. Chicago has also hosted major and historic world gatherings in the past, including the famous 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition and the 1959 Pan American Games, as well as matches for the 1994 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Chicago was supposed to host the 1904 Summer Olympics, but these were removed from the city and given to St. Louis to coincide with its Louisiana Purchase Exposition (more commonly known as the Saint Louis World's Fair). Chicago has never been happy with its distinction as one of the few cities to have an Olympic Games taken away, and this historical issue could play to Chicago's favor.
Chicago was also the first host of the Special Olympics in 1968.
Miscellaneous
It is expected that Chicago's world-class architecture, renowned skyline, multi-cultural, historical, and pop-cultural contributions will be positive factors as the Olympics bid is weighed.[citation needed]
The city also boasts significant transportation infrastructure. The Chicago Transit Authority operates a vast network of buses and elevated 'L' trains, and the region also boasts an extensive commuter rail service (Metra) that connects more than 230 suburban destinations to Chicago. These transportation options allow public transit access to the Games for city residents and people throughout northeastern Illinois into northern Indiana and southern Wisconsin. Additionally, the city is served by two major airports, O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare is a major international hub for both American and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub of sorts for domestic carrier Southwest Airlines. There is also a considerable network of rail lines and interstate highways in the region. For obvious reasons, the transportation system surrounding the city of Chicago is extremely important when considering an Olympic bid.
Chicago's geographic location also counts in its favor. Its central position within the United States means that its time zone is well-suited to American television coverage. The NBC television network and its sister cable broadcasters (under the NBC Universal banner) is by far the largest media vendor and contract purchaser of the Olympic Games.
Michael Jordan has become an unofficial spokesman for Chicago's bid.[28]
Recent developments
On June 23 2006, five United States candidates met in California to offer official presentations to the USOC Board of Directors. The Chicago Tribune reported of the event the next day, "USOC officials indicated they could whittle down the field of five contenders in as soon as three weeks." The article also stated, "Observers say it's likely to be a three-way horse race between.... San Francisco, Chicago and Olympic veteran Los Angeles." As predicted, the USOC on July 26 officially named San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago as the three US finalists for the 2016 Olympics, dropping Philadelphia and Houston. However, on November 13 2006, San Francisco withdrew its bid from the national selection process, leaving Chicago and Los Angeles as the only contenders in the U.S. bid.[29]
The Chicago 2016 Exploratory Committee has launched its official Web site at www.chicago2016.org.
On September 21 2006, Mayor Daley unveiled a revised plan for the main stadium, which would host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as track and field events. The plan calls for a 95,000 seat stadium to be constructed in Washington Park on Chicago's South Side. The plan's preliminary design mimics the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, making use of the Midway Plaisance and the surrounding neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Woodlawn. The stadium would be temporary, and would be mostly dismantled into a 10,000-seat track and field stadium and event complex after the games. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, local Aldermen strongly support this plan.[30]
On January 9 2007, the USOC announced that they will go forward in presenting an American bid to the international competition for the 2016 games. The next step was for the cities of Los Angeles and Chicago to have bid books ready for the committee by January 22 for review.
On April 14, the evaluation team presented its findings to the USOC board of directors, cities and made their final presentations. Chicago was chosen as the United States candidate to move on to international competition. The final decision will be made in 2009 by the International Olympic Committee.[5][31] It is expected that the competition will include Madrid, Prague, Rome, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo
On April 19, Mayor Daley announced that the Olympic bid committee is seeking a Chief Operating Officer.[13][32] The U.S. Olympic committee is aware of the search.[32] The person chosen need not be a Chicagoan.[32]
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External links
- Chicago2016.org — Official bid website