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Millennium Park Ice Skating Rink is Now Open!

by blagica on November 20, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

Quick note to all you ice skating lovers! Debi Thomas was on hand to help open the ice skating rink in Millennium Park this week. Check out her interview with Chicago 2016!

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President Elect Obama Made a Chicago 2016 Video - Did You?

by blagica on November 20, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

Members of the Chicago 2016 are in Istanbul, Turkey and will be presenting their plan to 40 European members of the International Olympic Committee.  

President Elect Barack Obama created his own ‘Why Chicago’ video that will be played at the meeting. 

What are YOU waiting for? You have FIVE more days to tell the world ‘Why Chicago’. The contest ends November 25!

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What’s Your Chicago Story?

by Theresa on November 19, 2008 in Enjoy     Comments

As the third most populous city in the United States, Chicago is home to millions of transplants. People from all over the midwest, the country, and the world flock to the Windy City to take advantage of everything it has to offer. Every one of them has a story.

I moved to Chicago from Indianapolis seven years ago to be closer to my son. I had no job, an unused degree in journalism, and a lease…

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Why Chicago: Winter Warriors

by Andy on November 17, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

The Chicago Bears are not the only athletes in town persevering through frigid cold and gusting winds from Lake Michigan.  Chicagoans prolong the inevitable dormancy of winter by continuing weekend soccer matches, flag football games, and daily runs against the wind well into November and December.

During a recent Saturday morning jog along Lake Front Path with members of Team in Training, I was baffled by the number of dedicated athletes ignoring 20 degree weather and…

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The Chicago 16 Dance?
Get to Stepping!

by blagica on November 17, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

Need some inspiration on why Chicago should host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games?  Check out this how-to dance video from JenChicago! If you’d like to be in the video, make your evening free on November 19.

Chicago-16 Dance Instructions from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

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Are You An Aspiring Gymnast?
Chicago to Host 2009 American Cup Gymnastics Invitational

by blagica on November 17, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

 

Are you a fan of Nadia Comaneci? Mary Lou Retton? Bart Conner? I can only imagine the amount of training and dedication to be a top gymnast. I get mesmerized by the skill and balance all of you use when it comes to the high beam or the rings. Watching invitationals on television is one thing, but seeing people up close and personal is another. 

Next February, I’ll get my chance!  Chicago will host the 2009…

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A Video Tribute to Lake Shore Drive
15.83 Miles of Lakeside Road

by blagica on November 13, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

The majority of ‘first timers’ that visit Chicago typically tell me, ‘Wow, that’s one big lake!‘ The next sentence I typically hear is, ‘Lakeshore Drive is so beautiful’. Then I tell my visitor, ‘Imagine riding up and down Lakeshore Drive on a scooter - now that’s an experience.’ Alas, I still miss my red scooter I sold last year…I digress.

Lakeshore Drive is one of Chicago’s treasures that twists and turns next to Lake Michigan and…

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