Below are our daily picks from the Illinois blogosphere and media at large:

The Women Of The Chicago Labor Movement
Although men still dominate the top tier of organized labor in the Chicago region, women are gaining ground in leadership roles. Chicago Union News profiles some key players.

If We End Up Losing
We don't agree with Tribune columnist Dennis Byrne on a lot of issues, but today he offered up an interesting idea: If Chicago isn't granted the Olympic bid, the city should keep the name Chicago 2016 and use it to create a "bright new city."

What To Watch For
Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and John Kerry (D-MA) will introduce their climate bill on Wednesday. Grist's David Roberts offers a preview.

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