Just got an update on some of the pro stars registered for the Chicago Criterium.

Among those representing Kelly Benefit Strategies will be sprinter Alex Candelario and David Veilleux, winner of two stages and the overall at the Tour of Pennsylvania.

From Bissell we’ll see Benjamin Jacques-Maynes and Tom Zirbel, who recently placed 2nd at Italy’s famous Granfondo Pinarello.

And from Toyota-United we’ll have the Cuban Missile himself, Ivan Dominguez, winner of Stage 1 at the Tour of Georgia, and 2006 Downers Grove and Tour of Elk Grove champ Hilton Clarke.

This is just a partial list. Organizers are also still expecting Chris Horner (Astana), as well as some of the biggest names in women’s racing.

Finally, here is a story from today’s Sun-Times. [Insert rant about how with a Chicago rider sitting in 6th place in the Tour de Frickin’ France, you’d expect more coverage

from local media.]