Chicago Consortium on Olympic Studies Sponsors Local Conference on the Olympic Arts FestivalJuly 02, 2008 An international symposium, titled "Olympic Arts Festivals: Recent Experiences and Future Designs," has just concluded in Chicago More than 100 Chicago-area arts and culture leaders, municipal and university officials and Chicago 2016 bid committee personnel met for two days to discuss Chicago's potential contribution to the tradition of staging Cultural Olympiads... Read more... News ArchiveJune 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 |