Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley discusses the International Olympic Committee's upcoming selection of a host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics during an interview with the Associated Press, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Chicago. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley discusses the International Olympic Committee's upcoming selection of a host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics during an interview with the Associated Press, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Chicago.

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  1. CHICAGO - DECEMBER 06: Members of the Chicago Bear defense including Kevin Payne #44 and Al Afalava #24 gang-tackle Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams at Soldier Field on December 6, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  2. Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich leaves the Dirksen federal building after his arraignment hearing in Chicago, Illinois in this file photo from April 14, 2009. At least one computer containing FBI recordings pertaining to the investigation of Blagojevich was stolen from the law office of the attorney's representing him on December 4, 2009, Chicago police announced.
  3. CHICAGO - DECEMBER 1: Chicago's CNA Building is illuminated (RED) in honor of World AIDS Day. Chicago is one of ten major cities joining (RED) to raise awareness and funds to help eliminate AIDS in Africa on December 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  4. CHICAGO - DECEMBER 01: Dr. Damon Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health participates in the press conference at Garfield Park Conservatory to raise awareness of AIDS in Africa on World AIDS Day at Garfield Park Conservatory on December 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Black Hawks falls to the ice as he is checked by Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings as Jonathan Quick #32 looks on during the first period at the Staples Center on November 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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  1. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses the media during a press conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, listens to the discussion. The recent beating death of a Chicago high school student has brought Duncan along with Attorney General Eric Holder to Chicago to discuss youth violence with Mayor Richard M. Daley.
  2. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, left, addresses the media during a press conference in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, listens to the discussion. The recent beating death of a Chicago high school student has brought Duncan along with Attorney General Eric Holder to Chicago to discuss youth violence with Mayor Richard M. Daley.
  3. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left seated, and Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo are competing for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote in Copenhagen, Friday.
  4. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left and Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session, XIII Olympic Congress Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo are competing for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote in Copenhagen, Friday.
  5. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left and Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session, XIII Olympic Congress Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo are competing for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote in Copenhagen, Friday.
  6. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, left ,Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan, center, and Chicago facilities organiser Doug Arnot, right at a press conference after their presentation at the 121st IOC session, Copenhagen, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo are competing for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote in Copenhagen, Friday.
  7. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley surrounded by 2016 committee members and supporters smiles during a press conference Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Chicago, before he heads to Copenhagen, Denmark, for next week's 2016 Summer Olympic host city announcement. Already on track to be the city's longest-serving mayor, it would cement Daley's legacy as one of the nation's most powerful mayors if Chicago beats out Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the Games.
  8. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley talks with 2016 committee members and supporters at a press conference Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 in Chicago, before he heads to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 2016 Summer Olympic host city announcement. If Chicago beats out Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro in next Friday's vote by the IOC, Daley will cement his place among the world's most powerful mayors _ and, like his father, among his own city's greatest leaders.
  9. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley laughs while surrounded by 2016 committee members and supporters at press conference Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 in Chicago, before he heads to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the Summer Olympic host city announcement on Oct. 2. Already on track to be the city's longest-serving mayor, it would cement Daley's legacy as one of the nation's most powerful mayors if Chicago beats out Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the Games.
  10. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) and Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Asturias tour Millennium Park in Chicago October 7, 2009.
  11. (R-L) Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Asturias, his wife Princess Letizia, and Maggie Daley tour Millennium Park in Chicago October 7, 2009.
  12. (R-L) Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, Spanish architect Jaume Plensa, Spanish Crown Prince Felipe of Asturias, his wife Princess Letizia, and Maggie Daley tour Millennium Park in Chicago October 7, 2009.
  13. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) listens as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder speaks during a press conference at City Hall where they and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were addressing the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting follows the release of a cell phone video showing the September 24 beating death of 16-year-old Fenger High School honor roll student Derrion Albert in an after-school gang fight.
  14. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (C) and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (L) join Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (R) for a press conference at City Hall to address the problems of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting follows the release of a cell phone video showing the September 24 beating death of 16-year-old Fenger High School honor roll student Derrion Albert in an after-school gang fight.
  15. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Phillip Jackson and other community activists protest outside the mayor's office in City Hall as a press conference with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was being held to address the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting follows the release of a cell phone video showing the September 24 beating death of 16-year-old Fenger High School honor roll student Derrion Albert in an after-school gang fight.
  16. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley listens as U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks during a press conference at City Hall they and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder were addressing the problem of teen violence in and around the city's schools October 7, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting follows the release of a cell phone video showing the September 24 beating death of 16-year-old Fenger High School honor roll student Derrion Albert in an after-school gang fight.

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