Live from Balbo and Columbus, Chicago Sun-Times' Kate Grossman tells us:
I've moved one block south and was greeted by one squadrol, 10 mounted police officers and more horse dung.
Despite promises of an ascetic event, country music is pumping through the air, and Chicago pride is running high.
"When will this ever happen again? It's our hometown boy," said Barb Kimball, a retired teacher who is here with two of her friends.
"There's such a special connection to have the president from Chicago."
By 8:23 p.m., 45 minutes after getting to the start of the line, we arrive at Hutchinson Field, and the crowd streams in like it is a rock concert.
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