SPRINGFIELD---Illinois House lawmakers approved legislation today guaranteeing the state would put up $250 million if a 2016 summer Olympics comes to Chicago and loses money.
The measure, sent to the Senate on a 100-14 vote, comes as Chicago competes with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo for Games that Illinoisans hope could add $22.5 billion to the state economy, including 315,000 jobs. Full report on Clout St
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