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Why Chicago lost the 2016 Olympic bid - Infographic

By FernandoDiaz, October 7, 2009 at 11:03 am

I've seen enough infographics to know that pictures can say a lot. According to this scientific breakdown of Chicago's compromising assets, we can blame R. Kelly, the environment, the mayor's absent soul and the Chicago Tribune's bottom line. If you're the master behind this gem, please send us a shout.

Filed under: Politics

Tags: 2016, Chicago, Chicago River, Chicago Tribune, Mayor Daley, Olympics, R. Kelly, weather

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