The Tribune has the final tallies from the IOC's vote. Madrid was the surprise leader after round one but it seems most of those who voted for Chicago threw their support behind Rio come Round 2 and Tokyo supporters followed suit. more ›

This week, as we prepare for Friday's announcement of the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics, we'll feature a quick look at each city's proposed venues and bid. Today, we check out Tokyo. Previously: Chicago. more ›

As Tokyo and Chicago duke it out for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, one of Japan's best-known comedians is coming to Illinois in an around-the-world trip for a Japanese television show. Kampei Hazama will be broadcasting a segment of his "Earth Marathon" show from an elementary school in Wataga, Illinois. If some sort of exchange program is possible, can we send Mayor Daley to be on one of those insane Japanese game shows? [AP via WBBM] more ›