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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Video: Questions linger about 2007 Chicago Marathon

Posted October 10th, 2007 at 5:52 PM by Allyson Rosen

Section: News & Results, Marathons

A number of questions still remain from the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon despite the recent autopsy report which determined that the heat was not responsible for the tragic death that took place last Sunday.

Although inside sources have reported that Chicago’s Olympic bid is only in ‘3rd place’, the Windy City’s Mayor Daley feels otherwise. Either way, and as CBS 2’s Chief Correspondent reports, few believe that recent complaints about the marathon will thwart Chicago’s Olympic hopes.

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Video: Distressed Marathon Runner Thanks Guardian Angel After Chicago Marathon

Posted October 9th, 2007 at 11:06 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Beyond the blame game that’s taken place in the aftermath of the 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, there are tales of true grit and the kindness of strangers.

Watch the following report from CBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli at the Condell Medical Center to hear this special marathoner describe how her “guardian angel” helped protect her from danger on a day where nearly every headline was about tragedy, chaos, and distress.

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