This is a link to some ABC7 video.
 
Toward the end, Linda Leffingwell of Tempel Farms is interviewed.  "Tim" (Tempel) Smith has offered land at Tempel Farms for use by Chicago 2016 for the Olympic equestrian events -- to avoid their being held at Lakewood Forest Preserve. (Also see other posted links on the VPF website regarding all this.)
 
The Lake Co. Forest Preserve Dist. Board has given Tim's idea the cold shoulder.
 
However, the fact that Ms. Leffingwell made the trip to Rio should give us some hope; perhaps Mayor Daley and Mr. Ryan are listening.
 
Click on the link below to see and hear the story.


ABC7 VIDEO: Tempel Farms Representative in Rio with Chicago 2016 Delegation (07-15-07)