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News Fri Mar 20 2009
Short Hops
- There may not be a casino in Chicago (yet), but there is definitely some gambling going on. The city is now on the hook for $500 million to host the Olympics, part of the state's $750 million guarantee.
- The Cubs want a new spring training facility in Mesa, or else they're walking. And Cubs fans want to end 100 years of misery or...they'll be back next year.
- They may have been so-so as a team last season, but as humanitarians, the Bears might belong in the Super Bowl.
- A unique local soccer tourney will pit the 10 best ethnic teams against each other.
- Two coaches from the Chicago Force are probably glad the temperatures are going to be a bit warmer this weekend. They're getting their heads shaved for charity tomorrow. Meanwhile, the women'd pro full contact football team released their 2009 schedule.
- The Windy City Rollers' home teams throw elbows in their next match this Saturday night at the UIC Pavillion.
- Meanwhile, if you're up for a road trip, Chicago's other roller derby queens, The Outfit, have a bout-on-wheels near Grand Rapid, MIchigan.
