Summer Olympics 2016: Chicago Ready or Not!

The last time Chicago buildings lighted their facades with Lite-Brite logos was in January when the Chicago Bears were in the Superbowl. Gosh, that doesn’t seem that long ago. Somehow, “2016 Chicago” seems a bit contrived, not quite as genuine and spirited as “Go Bears.” Yes, this writer is a bit amused about all the Olympics hoopla. Right now the story is whether the city can pull off a bid for the Summer Olympics nine years from now.