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Wednesday, April 24
With only 38 days left until the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Chicago is catching soccer fever. What better way to celebrate the international competition than by holding a mini-version? The 2010 Chicago World Cup will pit teams composed of international players against each other. Unlike the real thing, this one won't require a 20+ hour plane ride.