Going for the Games
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| Blog Name: | Going for the Games |
| Url: | http://abc7chicago.typepad.com/going_for_the_games/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | Chicago, Olympics, Ben Bradley |
| Description: | Ben covers Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics. The blog is an insider's look at our city's chances, the cost of the Games and how are city is being promoted to the world. |
| Popularity: | 2 Followers |
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