The 13-member International Olympic Committee’s Evaluation Commission wrapped up its four-day review of Chicago Tuesday and concluded that the city’s bid for the 2016 Games is viable and strong. They were in town April 3-7.

As part of its April 3-7 visit to the Chicago, for the city’s 2016 Olympic bid, the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation team got a peak at some of the proposed Olympic venues.

Foot and automobile traffic along the lakefront will be “redirected” during the 2016 Olympics period, should Chicago be chosen as the host city for the games, Chicago 2016 officials said.

At age 9, running was what she wanted to do, but she needed practice to get her speed up. It wasn't until five years later when she realized that she could be an Olympian.

Organizers of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics hammered on history Monday, telling an International Olympic Committee team the city's commitment to the environment and accessibility emerged long before its push for the games.

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle is in Chicago to support the city's bid for the 2016 Summer Games — and the plan for his state to host cycling.

The International Olympic Committee’s Evaluation Committee has been double-teamed during their visit to Chicago this week, sort of, by the White House administration.

Visiting International Olympic Committee officials will be feted Monday at dinner featuring Oprah Winfrey and other luminaries.

On Sunday, members of the International Olympics Committee continued their evaluation of Chicago’s bid to win the 2016 Games as they toured proposed Olympic venue sites.

The signs are up, the banners are unfurled and officials hoping to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago are hoping the city lives up to its promise on paper.