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Chicago And Indy Lobbying For Big Ten Conference Championships

Last updated on Thursday, May 19, 2011

(CHICAGO, IL) - The cities of Indianapolis and Chicago have made their presentations to the Big Ten regarding hosting the championships in three major sports.

Lucas Oil Stadium will host the inaugural Big Ten Football Championship Game on December 3rd while Conseco Fieldhouse has the Women's and Men's Basketball Tournaments next March.

All three championships are up for grabs beginning with the 2012-2013 school year.

Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delaney says Indianapolis and Chicago are the only cities that the conference is currently talking to.

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