* Chicago made the final four…
As predicted, Chicago made the first cut today in its bid to host the 2016 Olympics.
* A press release received this morning shows how the Olympics can be used as leverage….
Action Now and community residents will call for Mayor Richard M. Daley, City Council members, and the Chicago 2016 Committee to join them on an Olympic 2016 Trash Tour.
A guided bus tour of Washington Park and surrounding neighborhoods will shed light on the garbage issues facing Chicago’s South Side and the need to clean up garbage-filled streets, lots, and alleys in order to strengthen the city’s 2016 Olympic Bid.
“Community cleanup is essential for Chicago to compete with the other world class cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games,” says Denise Dixon, Executive Director, Action Now. “We are inviting city leaders and the Chicago 2016 Committee to join us on a Trash Tour of the community so they can see first hand the challenges that the community and city face to truly compete with other cities.”
* And, with that in mind, a caption contest…
- Frost - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:26 am:
Daley: “I’m so holy I’ve got five halos!”
- problem - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:28 am:
Mayor Mickey Mouse presides over the three-ring circus.
- Dan S, a voter and Cubs Fan - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:34 am:
Well, I’m not a “crook”.
- Madison County Voter - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:35 am:
In a shameless display of pandereing to the olympic committee Mayor Daley has the olympic rings surgically attached to his head. Daley stated, “Were in it to win it! And I’m toting the proof”
- Don't Worry, Be Happy - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:36 am:
Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat.
- If It Walks Like a Duck... - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:37 am:
First it was the blue bags, now this! What’s with all this trash talk?
- anon - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:40 am:
I have informed the Olympic Committee, Chicago will NOT allow “gun starts” for any events.
- What planet is he from again? - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:43 am:
I don’t smell anything…watch how long I can hold my breath!
- Ghost - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:46 am:
Today I am unvailing a new symbol for my and CHicago’s support of Obama! 5 O’s interlinked to show how he can bring us all together…. whats that? somone else has a similiar emblem?”
- wordslinger - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:46 am:
“Now everybody sing!
Who’s the mayor of the town for all eternity?
R-I-C,
H-E-Y,
D-A-L-E-Y!
- In the Land of Silos and Cows ... - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:48 am:
“I can guarentee a very transparent and fair process. I believe in transparency in my administration, and I feel very confident that the decision to choose Chicago will be based solely on merit and in no way will it be rigged, pre-determined, or a rubber-stamp process. That is how it it is done in Chicago, and I am sure, with the history of Olympics, we will guarantee transparency in its award of Chicago.”
- North of I-80 - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:49 am:
“Next item up for bid is the Chicago Skyway…. hey we’ll throw in the Illinois Tollway system …. who opens the bid?”
- Anon Again - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:57 am:
the fiance committre for the games will consist of Rezko, Kelly.
- Bluefish - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:58 am:
“Now if I can just get the committees from Madrid, Tokyo and Rio on one of the CTA trains as it derails”
- VanillaMan - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:58 am:
“I just have one question folks. What’s it gonna take to get da Olympics in Chicago? You name it, and we will do it. As a former Olympian athlete, dis means a lot ta me. Yah, I was an Olympian! I’m olda now, but I was in da Olympics. Naw, I didn’t metal, but I was on da Team. I dunno now what sport, but it was a good one. Tough one. It made me, sweat, ya know? So I want it. For da old Team.”
“Whaddaya want? No. Dat’s where were puttin’ da Kid’s Museum…”
- anon - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:02 pm:
I have asked Blagojevich and Filan to chair the finance committee. Their availability is questionable. I understood that Lon Monk is to be in Chicago and I asked him to serve, but he will apparently be testifying in a trial.
- In the Land of Silos and Cows ... - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:02 pm:
“…all other questions, submitted in writing beforehand, will be answered by Jackie Heard.”
- tom73 - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:05 pm:
It’s all for the children.
- Patriot - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:07 pm:
“Tell Cardinal George to keep Father Pfleger out of sight until the final decision is made.”
- Brian McDaniel - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:07 pm:
And now, allow me to introduce the members of our Olympic Arm Twisting Team…
- Ahem - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:32 pm:
Caption? How can you possibly improve on this photo!!???
- Belle - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:35 pm:
Blago and Obama….5 rings of hell left….
- anon sequitor - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:40 pm:
Sing (with apologies for my tone deafness and lack of melody):
“Two thousand sixteen” Aren’t we keen to be seen?
“O-L-Y” Why? Because Hizzoner wants to, that’s why.
“M-P-C-S” Yes, yes, yes says the city combine.
Background sounds of “cha ching, cha ching”
- Mike Mad Again - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:47 pm:
What do you mean the logo makes me look like Carmen Miranda?
- Bomber - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:48 pm:
I had no idea my son Patrick and Robert Vanecko were the owners of the land we just bought for the Olympic Stadium.
- Wumpus - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 12:57 pm:
problem wins by a landslide!
- South of I-80 - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:01 pm:
“Has anyone seen my Rezko verdict score card? I want to get the office pool started”.
- He Makes Ryan Look Like a Saint - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:01 pm:
I have not now or ever been under the influence of Performance Enhancing Drugs!!!
- Zenith - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:06 pm:
I’m declaring Texas Hold ‘em a demonstration sport.
Here are my plans for an appropriate venue. I’ve even incorporated it into the Children’s Museum.
- Belle - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:07 pm:
That’s not trash! It’s art contributed by the many local artists in the area.
and
No, those are NOT sets of handcuffs behind me!
ok, I’m done
- Rich Miller - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:09 pm:
I was wondering how long it would be before somebody noticed the handcuffs motif.
- Sacks Romana - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:21 pm:
“I’m happy to announce the new location of the Olympic Children’s Museum in Grant Park.”
“The Olympic Committee and Action Now will be happy know that I’ve gotten federal funds to create dozens of new dedicated “garbage-truck only” lanes.”
“Mayor Daley admonished anyone within earshot today that his personal combination of no-nonsense attitutde, righteous indignation, and forehead sweat will be enough to deal with any forseeable problems related to Chicago hosting the 2016 Olympics.”
- Snidely Whiplash - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:31 pm:
WHEW! Gold Medal, Olympic Midnight Airfield Demolition! Need … water … now …
- reformer - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 1:38 pm:
“The ‘Chicago way’? I don’t know nothin’ about that. Do you want me to take my pants off?”
- anonymiss - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 2:05 pm:
I’m usually a good sport, you guys know that, but this hat is just silly. Silly, silly. silly.
- anon - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 2:49 pm:
“Tibet. Oak Park. You tell me.”
- ahoy! - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 3:06 pm:
Micky Mouse on Steroids.
- zatoichi - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 3:17 pm:
Due’s has promised to fill the Olympic circles with a special deep dish. That’s the Chicago way! Pizza for everyone!
- Anon14 - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 3:42 pm:
Welcome to the City with Big Rings on my shoulders!
- Chicago Dem - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 4:46 pm:
“The Olympics means JOBS, JOBS, JOBS…(for all of my friends and family friends…and CONTRACTS, CONTRACTS…for all of my friends and family members…The Olympics is good for the people of CHICAGO.”
- Anon - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 4:47 pm:
“I shall not seek, and will not accept, the nomination of the Democratic Party for president of the United States.”
- Anonymous - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 4:50 pm:
“Compadres, it is imparative that we crush the rebels before the rainy season. And a shiny new donkey to the one that brings me the head of General Montoya.”
Bonus points for whoever comes up with the character who REALLY said that.
- Undercover - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 5:25 pm:
Two mics for both sides of my mouth! NICE!
- some former legislative intern - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 5:52 pm:
I hope we don’t get the olympics. I am a lifelong resident, and I know very few people who think it is a good idea.
- Disgusted - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 5:56 pm:
“I am not charged with any wrongdoing.” (Yet!)
- the ole precinct captain - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 8:37 pm:
The newest Chicago Olympic event will be clearing the snow and then saving your parking place. Only Chicago residents can enter and any and all clout will be expected to get the Gold Medal.
- anon - Wednesday, Jun 4, 08 @ 11:10 pm:
I envision President Obama entering the Daley stadium riding in the OBAMALAC, with trumpets blaring, drums beating, lights shining, and the crowd yelling in adoration! Dad
- Carlos - Thursday, Jun 5, 08 @ 6:55 am:
Richie - With these halos about my head, the Rezko and Blagojevich thang can’t hurt me.