Shoesmith Elementary School

On February 5th, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama came to Shoesmith Elementary to cast his vote in the Illinois primary. You can find press excerpts and links below!

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- National PressUpbeat Obama Casts His Vote - Washington Post, 2/5/08

Obama, McCain Post Wins in Illinois - Associated Press, 2/5/08

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- Local Press

Chicago Sun-Times Washington bureau chief Lynn Sweet asks Jacqueline M., editor of Shoesmith Elementary’s student newspaper, about her interview with Barack Obama.

Obama Predicts ‘Split Decision’ After Casting Vote - CBS2 Chicago, 2/5/08

Obama Casts His Ballot - The Chicago Defender, 2/5/08