Truth a high hurdle in Chicago's bid

When Chicago 2016 organizers held a forum to address concerns about taxpayer exposure to the cost of the Games, they got a surprise result: People seemed more focused on jobs.

That's fine for now, the economy dire as it is. But it's best not to lose sight of money as Mayor Richard Daley and Olympics boosters put billions of taxpayer dollars potentially on the line in bidding for the 2016 Games.

Of course, Daley and his bid backers would prefer we not see it that way. Chicago Tribune report