http://www.chicagodefender.com/articles.sec-241-1-olympics-2016.html All 19 of the city's Black aldermen voted for an Olympic ordinance at last week's City Council meeting even though some had previously been critical about Chicago's Olympic bid. Some aldermen said it was the $2 billion the city's official Olympic committee–Chicago 2016–secured in insurance that swayed their support while others said it was the oversight authority the City Council would have should Chicago be awarded the Games. ]]> WHAT HE DID: Chicago Mayor Richard Daley was in Switzerland this week and told the International Olympic Committee he would sign a contract requiring the city to take full financial responsibility if Chicago is awarded the 2016 Summer Games.]]> Even though a legally binding agreement is already in place to ensure that minorities benefit from the Olympics should Chicago win the 2016 Games, several community groups are still pushing for another benefits agreement. ]]> Emil Jones Jr. thinks the agreement ironed out by Black community groups and the Chicago Olympic committee is a “slap in the face.” ]]> 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. ]]> 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.]]> 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.]]>