For about half of Chicago 's dwellers , losing out on the Olympics is welcome news . Olympic opponents prefer the city 's focus to be on schools and other needs . `` We 're glad that the city wo n't now be burdened by the distraction of the Olympics at the expense of improving Chicago 's schools , transportation , parks and the numerous other public policy initiatives on which the city needs to be focused . '' about half anti-Olympic protesters rallied outside Brazil 's City Hall this week . Francesca Rodriguez , Chicago , wins bid , making it the first Chicagoans host city .
For about half of Chicago 's dwellers , losing out on the Olympics is welcome news . Olympic opponents prefer the city 's focus to be on schools and other needs . about half anti-Olympic protesters rallied outside Brazil 's City Hall this week . Francesca Rodriguez , Chicago , wins bid , making it the first Chicagoans host city .