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Chicago has reasonably solid plan for 2016 Olympics, report says

Posted on September 04, 2009

Chicago Tribune

This piece discusses the Civic Federation’s review of the Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid to determine whether the plan provides adequate protection for taxpayers. The story notes that the Federation’s report calls for considerable oversight of the Games by the Chicago City Council and discusses the inherent real estate risks associated with the Olympic Village plan that must be managed through the purchase of additional insurance.