Suburban residents on hand for history-making day
A Fox River Grove 18-year-old who'll speak at an inauguration event. An 11-year-old who earned her way to Washington, D.C., by working odd jobs. A teacher making the trip even though she has no ticket.
And a bevy of suburban leaders traveling to a mayors' conference and staying for the inauguration.
Suburban residents are in the capital in force, giving a home-state cheer for President-elect Barack Obama.
Here are some of their stories.
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