2016: Chicago Stir the Soul Olympic Bid

Chicago is a city of inspired pragmatists; we dream big, and we deliver.

Our city rose from the ashes of a devastating 1871 fire, rebuilt by a mix of architects, business people and entrepreneurs from Chicago and around the world. We hosted two of the greatest World's Fairs in history, the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and 1933 Century of Progress, attracting over 75 million domestic and international visitors. In 1958, Chicago was the first United States city to host the Pan-Am Games.

This is exciting! It's great to see Chicago in the running for this great event!