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Originally published Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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Obama tourism sprouts in Chicago

Chicago and other Illinois cities hope "Obama buzz" will boost tourism

Tourism officials in Illinois, especially in Chicago, say they expect a boost from Barack Obama's election, and they're doing what they can to capitalize on the Obama buzz.

A Chicago tourism Web site invites travel-planners to "experience the city the Obamas enjoy." The Illinois Bureau of Tourism plans to launch a three-day getaway featuring Obama sites. And in Springfield, tour guides at the Old State Capitol may get new scripts.

Catherine Williams volunteers as a Chicago Greeter for Chicago's tourism office. She leads walking tours and gets visitors as close to the Obamas' Hyde Park home as the Secret Service will allow.

A hand-lettered sign in one Chicago bookstore window congratulates "longtime customer" Obama. A nearby restaurant has sold 3,000 T-shirts that read "Obama Eats Here."

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It's quite remarkable what a little hope and creativity will do. The world seems to understand the difference between Bush and Obama quite well: ...  Posted on November 8, 2008 at 12:02 AM by Splabman. Jump to comment

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