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McPier to fund 2016 bid

Posted on March 13, 2007

Chicago Tribune

This article reports on the potential transfer of $125 million in proceeds from the sale of air rights by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority to the City of Chicago for use in the city's bid to host the Olympic Games. The Civic Federation is quoted urging more transparency with regards to the transaction, stating the public has a right to know in detail how public funds will be used.