POSTED: Thursday December 11th 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Official Chicago 2016 Candidate City Merchandise Available at Macy’s on State Street this Holiday Season

Beijing Olympic Gymnasts Jonathan Horton and Chellsie Memmel to hold autograph signing; pledge support for Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic bid

Who: Chicago 2016 and Beijing Olympic Medalists Jonathan Horton and Chellsie Memmel

 

What:

Starting this week and continuing through the holiday shopping season, Macy’s on State Street is selling Official Chicago 2016 Candidate City Merchandise, including long-sleeve and short-sleeve t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats and coffee mugs. Olympic Silver and Bronze Medalist Jonathan Horton and Olympic Silver Medalist Chellsie Memmel will be on hand Monday, December 15, to sign autographs and promote the new merchandise. Customers will be given the opportunity to meet the Olympians and have their Chicago 2016 merchandise signed.

 

When:

Monday, December 15

Noon

 

Where:

Macy’s on State Street, Lower Level (near the escalators)

111 North State St.

Chicago, IL 60602

 

Note: This event is open to the public and media photo opportunities will be available.

 

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Keywords · Chicago 2016 · olympic bid · Jonathan Horton · Chellsie Memmel

Name: Mica Matsoff
Organization: Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
Email:
Phone: 1.312.861.4826
URL: http://www.chicago2016.org/

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