August 2008:August 15, 2008 Chicago 2016 To Participate In India Independence Day Parade August 15, 2008 Chicago 2016 To Participate In Pakistan Independence Day Parade August 12, 2008 Chicago 2016 Hosts World’s Press During Media Reception at USA House August 09, 2008 Chicago 2016 Joins Former President Bush And Leadership From Olympic Movement And International Sports Community At USA House August 08, 2008 Chicago 2016 Delegation to Attend Much Anticipated Opening Ceremony of 2008 Olympic Games August 08, 2008 Chicago 2016 Delegation Visits USA House At 2008 Olympic Games In Beijing August 08, 2008 Chicago 2016 Launches “Blogging Beijing” To Share Experiences Direct From 2008 Olympic And Paralympic Games August 07, 2008 Chicago 2016 To Participate In 79th Annual Bud Billiken Parade In Chicago
August 07, 2008 Chicago Mayor Tours Olympic Village in Beijing August 01, 2008 Chicago 2016 Strengthens Sport Division With Announcement Of New Appointments July 2008:July 31, 2008 Chicago 2016 Travels To Olympic Games In Beijing For Official Candidate City Observer Program July 29, 2008 Veolia Environment Selects Chicago As North American Headquarters July 26, 2008 Chicago 2016 Participates In Chicago’s Fifth Annual Disability Pride Parade July 26, 2008 Chicago 2016 Participates In 2008 Chicago Dragon Boat Race For Literacy July 23, 2008 CHICAGO 2016 HONORS OLYMPIANS AT CHICAGO SKY GAME July 16, 2008 Elite Youth Soccer Clubs from Around the World Face Off in Chicago July 14, 2008 Chicago 2016 Celebrates with Chicago Believes Fundraiser July 02, 2008 Chicago Consortium on Olympic Studies Sponsors Local Conference on the Olympic Arts Festival June 2008:June 26, 2008 Chicago 2016 to Celebrate City’s Bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games at Taste of Chicago June 26, 2008 Chicago 2016 Celebrates Local Members of 2008 USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team June 25, 2008 Mayor Daley, World Sport Chicago and Chicago Park District Promote “Learn to Swim” Initiative June 25, 2008 The Climate Group and Chicago 2016 Announce Olympic "Green" Program June 23, 2008 Chicago 2016 Celebrates Olympic Day by Providing Local Children Opportunities in Chicago and Beijing June 18, 2008 Chicago 2016 to Host “Chicago Believes” June 17, 2008 Chicago 2016 Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Night June 17, 2008 Chicago Students Set Sail with World’s Top Skippers June 06, 2008 Senator Obama Attends Rally in Daley Plaza to Celebrate Candidate City Announcement June 04, 2008 Chicago Selected as Candidate City to Host 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games June 04, 2008 Durbin, Obama, Emanuel: Congratulate Chicago on Moving Forward in Olympic Competition June 02, 2008 The City of Chicago Plays Host to First-Ever International French School Sporting Competition May 2008:May 29, 2008 World Sport Chicago and the Chicago Yacht Club Present Etchells World Championship Regatta May 19, 2008 Chicago 2016 Names Ogilvy Chicago as Strategic Interactive Partner May 16, 2008 Green Festival Returns to Chicago May 09, 2008 Chicago 2016 Celebrates Olympic Week in America April 2008:April 28, 2008 U.S. and Arab Mayors and Municipal Leaders Convene in Chicago for Historic Conference April 26, 2008 Chicago 2016 Announces Participation in Chicago Chinese Community Amateur Sports Celebration April 24, 2008 Chicago No. 1 on "Top 10 List of Best U.S. Green Cities" for Third Time April 18, 2008 Chicago 2016 Announces New Equestrian Venue April 15, 2008 Support for Chicago’s Olympic Bid Reaches 84 percent April 11, 2008 Chicago 2016 Welcomes Top Olympians and Paralympians April 09, 2008 Mayor Daley, CTA Officials Announce CTA Travel Information Information is Now Available on Google Transit April 07, 2008 Delegation from Chicago 2016 to Attend ANOC in Beijing March 2008:March 28, 2008 Chicago 2016 Draws Support from Cubs and Sox Players March 25, 2008 Chicago 2016 Volunteer Team Adds 3,000th Member March 18, 2008 2016 Regional Coordinating Committee pledges support February 2008:February 21, 2008 Chicago 2016 Honors Black History Month by Recognizing the Contribution of African-American Athletes to Olympic Movement February 13, 2008 Chicago 2016 Opens Online Store February 12, 2008 Chicago 2016 Announces Community Initiative to Ensure Lasting Benefit of Olympic Games February 08, 2008 Chicago 2016 Attends Legacy Lives 2008 February 06, 2008 USA Wrestling and World Sport Chicago Celebrate International Sportsmanship at Second Annual Chicago Cup January 2008:January 24, 2008 USA Wrestling and World Sport Chicago Present the Second Annual Chicago Cup January 18, 2008 Chicago 2016 and USOC Host Conference for U.S. Olympic Sports Executives January 15, 2008 Chicago 2016 Unveils Applicant File for 2016 Olympic Games January 09, 2008 Olympic Athletes Celebrate Chicago 2016 IOC Questionnaire Send-Off January 07, 2008 Chicago 2016 Meets with U.S. President January 04, 2008 Chicago 2016 Brings the Excitement of Olympic and Paralympic Games to 8th Annual Mayor Daley’s Holiday Sports Festival October 2007:October 01, 2007 Olympic Great Al Oerter Passes Away at Age 71 September 2007:September 19, 2007 Youth Cheer as Chicago 2016 Unveils Logo September 14, 2007 IOC Announces Seven Cities Submitted for 2016 Games September 06, 2007 Don't Miss! - USA Men vs. Brazil at Soldier Field - September 9 September 05, 2007 Limited Edition Chicago 2016 Merchandise at Accent Chicago Stores September 04, 2007 It's Official! September 04, 2007 USOC Formally Submits Chicago for 2016 Games August 2007:August 17, 2007 A new plan for 2016 Games; 2-stadium plan out; city considering temporary facility August 12, 2007 Illinois Paralympians to represent U.S. at Para Pan American Games August 10, 2007 Chicago Olympians Join Celebrants at Bud Billiken Parade June 2007:June 29, 2007 Come visit Chicago 2016 at the Taste June 28, 2007 Chicago 2016 Announces New Chief Operating Officer, Other Senior Staff Appointments April 2007:April 16, 2007 CHICAGO WINS!!!! - Come celebrate with us
March 2007:March 29, 2007 Chicago 2016 PSAs Released March 08, 2007 Chicago Olympians Showcased as the Heart of City’s Bid March 05, 2007 Chicago 2016 Shop Unveiled at Macy's March 03, 2007 Media Advisory - USOC Evaluation Commission to Visit Chicago March 01, 2007 Chicago Pulls Together in Celebration of Olympic Spirit February 2007:February 09, 2007 World Sport Chicago Donates Gear to Slovakian Wrestling Federation February 09, 2007 Duplicate - World Sport Chicago Donates Gear to Slovakian Wrestling Federation February 07, 2007 Athletes compete at World Sport Chicago’s inaugural 2007 Chicago Cup February 06, 2007 Willye White, Five-Time Olympian and "Queen of Chicago Sport," Passes Away January 2007:January 17, 2007 Olympic Spirit Takes Flight at O'Hare January 10, 2007 City Of Chicago and Chicago 2016 Announce Formation of World Sport Chicago January 09, 2007 USOC to move forward with a US City January 03, 2007 Chicago 2016 Venue Plan December 2006:December 14, 2006 Chicago Students Creatively Try to Bring Home the Bid October 2006:October 20, 2006 City hopes marathon helps lure Olympic bid October 20, 2006 Chicago 2016 Spirit Lives From Start to Finish at Chicago Marathon October 18, 2006 A logo that's already a blaze of glory October 12, 2006 Chicago Unveils Its Olympic Logo October 12, 2006 Logo Burns Brightly For Chicago’s Olympic Hopes September 2006:September 20, 2006 Washington Park to Be Cornerstone of Olympics Proposal September 13, 2006 Pat Ryan Statement on Chicago City Council August 2006:August 04, 2006 Second No More: Sporting News Names Chicago Best Sports City July 2006:July 26, 2006 United States Olympic Committee Moves Forward With Three 2016 Applicant Cities |