From Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun-Times:  The Chicago G8 NATO host committee’s new web site is http://www.chicagog8nato.org/

"The NATO and G8 summits present an exciting opportunity to showcase our extraordinary city to the world," Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a statement. "Hosting these summits puts the spotlight on Chicago as a city on the move and an unparalleled destination for travel, tourism and business."

"The Chicago G8/NATO Host Committee is making plans for a variety of programs to engage and include residents in the historic events," Lori Healey, Executive Director of the Chicago G8 NATO Host Committee said in a statement. . . .

The Chicago G8/NATO Host Committee, "is working under the auspice of World Business Chicago, a non-for-profit organization focused on economic development which serves as the legal entity leading the private sector G8 and NATO activities and operations."

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