For about half of Chicago 's dwellers , speaking out on the Olympics is welcome news . Olympic opponents prefer the city 's focus to be on schools and other needs . About 100 anti - Olympic protesters rallied outside Chicago 's City Hall this week . The increasing budget deficit in Chicago was contrasted with a $ 0 total for Rio . ` Rio de Janeiro , Brazil , wins bid , making it the first South American host city .
For about half of Chicago 's dwellers , speaking out on the Olympics is welcome news . Olympic opponents prefer the city 's focus to be on schools and other needs . About 100 anti - Olympic protesters rallied outside Chicago 's City Hall this week . Rio de Janeiro , Brazil , wins bid , making it the first South American host city .