What's Happening in Chicago

As the vote for the host city of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games heads down the final stretch, excitement in Chicago and around the country is brewing at an all-time high. Read More

World Sport Chicago unites kids with Olympic and Paralympic athletes

At a Chicago Park District swimming pool, not far from the southern Chicago suburb of Tinley Park where she grew up, U.S. swimmer Christine Magnuson found herself facing a group of kids who not only looked at her as a role model, but also as a teacher. Read More

Olympians: native Chicago perfect for Games

Many U.S. athletes call Chicago home, including some Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. These athletes express pride in their hometown and hope to secure Chicago for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read More

U.S. Olympians and Paralympians to Participate in White House Event

Olympics, Paralympics and Youth Sport Hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday, Sept. 16 Read More