President Barack Obama's supporters are cheering in Chicago after the Democrat won a second term.
Supporter Michelle Marshall wore a black Obama T-shirt and said in 2008 "it was elation" while Tuesday night "is more a sigh of relief." But the 30-year-old thinks "it's a good sigh." Volunteer Ben Rios says he was thrilled to vote for Obama in his first election. The 18-year-old DePaul University student says it "feels so good" after working so hard and making so many calls on behalf of Obama.
Dignitaries were in the crowd too. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush were all at the McCormick Place rally on Lake Michigan.
Earlier in the night, FOX Chicago caught up with Rahm Emanuel at McCormick Place.
"Look, this is a big moment for America. And you have a president and a lot of people four years ago didn't think could be president. You think about it from 2004, he gave a speech. Four years later, he is the President of the United States, now re-elected it says a lot about the change in this country," Emanuel said. "When presidents get re-elected that is a validation for the course they set for the country."
Durbin walked into the main hall at McCormick Place along Lake Michigan early Tuesday. He's a little nostalgic to realize this is Obama's last campaign. He says he wants "this to be a winner for the country."
Many at the Tuesday night event were Obama campaign staffers and volunteers wearing Obama T-shirts.
One supporter is 32-year-old Angela Burke. She's been working at Obama campaign headquarters in Chicago since the spring. She says she feels the same enthusiasm as four years ago when Obama's election night rally drew thousands to nearby Grant Park.
Security is at the highest level, with parking bans and street closures are expected around the South Loop neighborhood.
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Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
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Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.
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Bill Daley, former White House Chief of Staff and brother to former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, told FOX 32 Sunday that he is, in fact, running for Illinois governor.
Bill Daley, former White House Chief of Staff and brother to former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, told FOX 32 Sunday that he is, in fact, running for Illinois governor.
Matt Bogusz, 26, is Des Plaines' mayor-elect, the youngest mayor in the northwest suburbs and one of the youngest city leaders' in recent Illinois history. He spoke on his plans for his town, and about the big victory.
Matt Bogusz, 26, is Des Plaines' mayor-elect, the youngest mayor in the northwest suburbs and one of the youngest city leaders' in recent Illinois history. He spoke on his plans for his town, and about the big victory.
Kelly's election is a big win for New York's Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
Kelly's election is a big win for New York's billionaire Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
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