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Full Story updated 1/22/2009 9:33 AM
While devotees of President Obama's "change we can believe in" slogan cherish starry-eyed visions of saving the planet, doing an economic 180 and kicking terrorist butt, serious fashionistas share a whole new meaning for the mantra.
Full Story published 1/21/2009 2:31 PM
Nearly 38 million Americans watched inauguration coverage of President Barack Obama on Tuesday, the most popular inauguration day on television since Ronald Reagan took office in 1981.
Full Story published 1/22/2009 12:05 AM
Politically, Peter Roskam and Barack Obama couldn't be farther apart. The conservative Wheaton congressman grew up in Republican DuPage County while the president is a Democrat from the ultraliberal enclave of Hyde Park on Chicago's South Side.
Full Story published 1/22/2009 12:05 AM
As Barack Obama placed his hand on Abraham Lincoln's tattered Bible to be sworn in as America's 44th president, Kim White started crying - and couldn't stop.
Full Story published 1/21/2009 5:14 PM
1/21/2009
- » Obama's rise boosts Illinois' clout
- » Left feet, long lines and celebs at balls
- » Black community cries for the past, future
- » Roskam: Out of many, one
- » Foster: It is time to come together
- » Durbin questioned if Obama could win
- » Obama takes historic spot
- » Obamas dance to 'At Last'
- » What GOP fear most about Obama presidency
- » Suburban GOP voice in Washington tamed
- » Obama's work begins Wednesday
- » Inauguration experienced online
- » Birkett hosts inaugural party for Ill. GOP
1/20/2009
- » Suburban residents react from D.C.
- » Lake Park 'giddy' over inauguration
- » Hawthorn students watch history
- » Schools take time to discuss inauguration
- » Third-graders hold own inaugural ball
- » Inauguration a dream realized for students
- » Praise for Obama, profundity in Palatine
- » Text of the inauguration benediction
- » Aurora University gathers for inauguration
- » Harper students watch history being made
- » Crowds of 1 million or more test D.C.
- » 'I thank God that I have lived to see it'
- » Ali salutes Obama at inaugural soiree
- » Suburban residents on hand for history
- » Illinois stands proud as Obama takes oath
- » On eve of presidency, Obama praises McCain, Powell
- » Who are Illinois' other presidents?
- » Antioch company creating Obama china
- » How are Lincoln, Obama similar?
- » Headed for D.C. -- with or without tickets
- » Local places to celebrate the inauguration
- » Suburban second-graders write to Sasha
- » Widow returns to celebrate inauguration
- » Lippizan groomer heads to Washington
- » Images from the eve of the inauguration
- » Praise Song for the Day
- » First inauguration for Chief Justice Roberts
- » NCC student: I wouldn't 'miss this'
- » Obama's address to the nation
- » Inauguration crowd gathers at COD
- » The inauguration of Barack Obama
- » What should bear Obama's name?
- » Test your inauguration knowledge
- » Where to watch on TV
- » Not near a TV? Watch online
- » How far will folks go to attend inaugural?
1/19/2009
- » Obama's rise transcends race
- » Obamas, Bidens count down to showtime
- » Announcer gears up for his 14th inaugural
- » Sports world for Obama to be sworn in
- » Viewing parties to celebrate inauguration
- » Batavia grad works on Obama campaign
- » St. Charles artist's work part of exhibit
- » No need to go to D.C. for Obama stuff
- » Obama honors King before inauguration
1/18/2009
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- » Inauguration security to be highest ever
- » Next first lady no 'plastic talking head'
- » $5 mil paid for TV inaugural events
- » Obama's speech: Past easy to surpass
- » Judge keeps 'God' in oath
- » Will inauguration have enough bathrooms?
- » Schools make inaugural a teachable moment
- » Inauguration offers armloads of kids books
- » Blagojevich to skip Obama inauguration
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Calling Obama fans, critics
As America approaches the inauguration of a new president, the Daily Herald wants to document how the suburbs will share in the occasion.
If you have specific plans for the event or would like to tell us what Obama's historic inauguration means to you in 300 words or less, e-mail Joseph Ryan or send a letter to:
Daily Herald
Attn: Joseph Ryan
155 E. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
E-mail pictures of you and Obama or photos you took of the president-elect to jknox@dailyherald.com. Please include your name and contact information for verification.
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