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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:42:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What will be done with Olympic funds?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Chicago's bid team hopes left over money will support a lasting Olympic legacy.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Chicago's bid team hopes left over money will support a lasting Olympic legacy.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title><![CDATA[USOC aims to hire new CEO by end of year]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) voted as an overwhelming majority today in support of Chairman Larry Probst and Acting Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Streeter.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) voted as an overwhelming majority today in support of Chairman Larry Probst and Acting Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Streeter.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:13:55 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Interim USOC CEO to give up post]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stephanie Streeter, the interim CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, will not seek to retain the position following the loss of Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Stephanie Streeter, the interim CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, will not seek to retain the position following the loss of Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:51:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago 2016 empties offices]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["No U.S. city, no other city in the world, could have beaten Rio," said Chicago 2016 chairman Patrick Ryan on Tuesday.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA["No U.S. city, no other city in the world, could have beaten Rio," said Chicago 2016 chairman Patrick Ryan on Tuesday.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:15:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago's Olympic dreams dashed]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Chicago lost the bid for the 2016 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Chicago lost the bid for the 2016 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:05:05 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago 2016 thanks supporters]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Thanks to all of the supporters of Chicago 2016 in the city and around the world.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Thanks to all of the supporters of Chicago 2016 in the city and around the world.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Possible political fallout from 2016 loss]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In political terms, the loss of the Olympic bid is not Mayor Daley's biggest problem.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[In political terms, the loss of the Olympic bid is not Mayor Daley's biggest problem.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Brazilians in Chicago celebrate Rio's win]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In 2016, Brazil will become the first South American country to host the Olympics.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[In 2016, Brazil will become the first South American country to host the Olympics.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:00:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Obama 'disappointed' at losing Olympics]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The President's spokesman says Obama is "disappointed" that Chicago lost but not sorry he went to Copenhagen.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[The President's spokesman says Obama is "disappointed" that Chicago lost but not sorry he went to Copenhagen.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:20:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Community reacts to Chicago's loss]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Olympic stadium was to be built on Chicago's South Side, and many were counting on the games to provide a boost to that part of the city.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[The Olympic stadium was to be built on Chicago's South Side, and many were counting on the games to provide a boost to that part of the city.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:26:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suburbs also disappointed by loss]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Naperville was having its own party awaiting the announcement of the results, leaving a lot of people disappointed.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Naperville was having its own party awaiting the announcement of the results, leaving a lot of people disappointed.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:42:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Opponents of Olympics relieved]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Members of No Game Chicago say they're both relieved and sympathetic after Friday's vote and hope the city will now focus on solving its problems.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Members of No Game Chicago say they're both relieved and sympathetic after Friday's vote and hope the city will now focus on solving its problems.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VIDEO TIMELINE: Long road to Chicago 2016]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[It has been almost four years since Chicago began its journey toward 2016.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[It has been almost four years since Chicago began its journey toward 2016.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:41:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Live Coverage: 2016 Olympic Decision]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Watch live coverage from Copenhagen as Chicago and the other bid cities make their final presentations to the International Olympic Committee.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Watch live coverage from Copenhagen as Chicago and the other bid cities make their final presentations to the International Olympic Committee.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[Live Coverage: 2016 Olympic Decision Chicago 2016 Olympics Vote]]></dig:keywords>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Daley Plaza stunned by early loss]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A crowd gathered at Daley Plaza was hoping for a celebration on Friday. But the mood changed quickly when Chicago was eliminated.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[A crowd gathered at Daley Plaza was hoping for a celebration on Friday. But the mood changed quickly when Chicago was eliminated.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:11:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Countdown to Olympic decision begins]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Anticipation is building throughout Chicago as the world awaits the IOC's vote.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Anticipation is building throughout Chicago as the world awaits the IOC's vote.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:49:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City preps for watch party, Olympic vote]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Big crowds are expected at viewing parties around the Chicago area.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:50:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Michelle, Oprah arrive in Copenhagen]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey go for the gold in Copenhagen.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey go for the gold in Copenhagen.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:26:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Olympic decision could impact Daley's future]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[What does it mean for Mayor Daley if Chicago wins the bid to host the Olympics? What will it mean if the Games go elsewhere?]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[What does it mean for Mayor Daley if Chicago wins the bid to host the Olympics? What will it mean if the Games go elsewhere?]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:20:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid Key Dates]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A brief timeline on how Chicago's bid process has shaped up.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[A brief timeline on how Chicago's bid process has shaped up.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:30:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Boxer fights for spot on Olympic team]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A Chicago boxer could be fighting in front of his hometown fans in 2016.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[A Chicago boxer could be fighting in front of his hometown fans in 2016.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:53:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[First Lady speaks for Chicago 2016]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Remarks by the first lady at Mayor Daley's welcome reception at the Admiral Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:23:33 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago 2016 preps final pitch in Denmark]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Members of the Chicago 2016 delegation got right to work when they arrived in Copenhagen on Tuesday.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Members of the Chicago 2016 delegation got right to work when they arrived in Copenhagen on Tuesday.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:01:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Inside the Bid: A Look at the IOC]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The 106 members come from all over the globe and include athletes, attorneys  - even a prince.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[The 106 members come from all over the globe and include athletes, attorneys  - even a prince.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:24:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chicago 2016 leaves for Copenhagen]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Chicago's 2016 delegation departed for Copenhagen Monday night.]]></description>
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