Story by a lister (Phil, are you still on?) I'm not real sure how this two stadium idea is suppose to work. Sounds like there will be cheap seats, first stadium to see the athletes getting prepared to walk in??? and regular seats in the second stadium to see the actual ceromonies.
Maybe Phil will Chicago's big Olympic plans By Philip Hersh Tribune Olympic sports reporter Published July 13, 2006 Chicago's initial proposal for the 2016 Olympic Games includes the unprecedented idea of having Opening and Closing Ceremonies in two stadiums: Soldier Field and an 80,000-seat temporary track stadium attached to the Lakeside Center of McCormick Place. That concept, which might be a tough sell to the International Olympic Committee, is the most striking part of the Olympic bid plan Chicago has drawn up, according to Tribune sources familiar with the plan. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-0607130188jul13,1,292900.story On-line poll as of today Do you want the Olympics to come to Chicago? 65.3% Yes (4043 responses) 34.7% No (2144 responses) 6187 total responses (Poll results not scientific)
