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As the nominees walked the blue carpet, Chicago’s push to become the 2016 Olympic host city was the talk of the town at the Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Kendahl Damico talks to former Olympians Teresa Edwards and Bart Conner, and USOC CEO Stephanie Streeter about Chicago’s chances in 2016.

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This segment shows highlights of the No Games Chicago rally of April 2, 2009.

Produced by Mitchell Szczepanczyk for Chicago Independent TV.

Download the show here: http://www.chicagoindependenttv.org

See more at Chicago Indymedia: http://chicago.indymedia.org

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President Barack Obama issued a welcome to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission members who are visiting Chicago as part of an official visit to ess the citys bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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http://www.youthnoise.com/playcity Chicago wants to host the 2016 summer Olympics. Chicagoans share their opinions on the matter.

YouthNoise Play City: Sport for Good

* audio courtesy of lotagblanco at ccmixter.org, (CC 2.5)

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chicago olympics

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