Some Chicago residents hope to watch 2016 Summer Olympics _ on TV from Rio, Madrid or Tokyo

Some Chicago residents hoping Olympics bid a bust

CHICAGO — Chicago’s mayor, the U.S. president and Oprah Winfrey may hope to return to the city from Copenhagen with the 2016 Olympic Games.

But some around town hope the International Olympic Committee deems the Second City the second city. As in second to Rio de Janeiro. Or Tokyo. Or Madrid.

The opposition isn’t as visible as the “We Back the Bid” signs plastered across town.

But in a city all too familiar with public corruption and public service problems, there’s serious concern the games can only mean more troubles and bills for residents.

Of course there’s also widespread support for the games in Chicago. But the new Chicagoansforrio.com Web site is the talk of the town. It features the game “Match the Olympic host with its estimated budget overrun.”