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Airspace Restrictions In Place For Obamas' Visit

The First Family is making their first visit to Chicago since President Obama's inauguration and the FAA is putting airspace restrictions over Chicago in place this weekend for security reasons. The temporary restriction will be in place from Friday through Monday. According to Crain's, "The center of the restricted area will be near the lakeshore on the South Side and will extend up to 30 nautical miles from that point, the FAA said. All airspace up to 18,000 feet above ground will be included in the restricted area." The request for the restriction was made by the Secret Service and the FAA promises it won't affect any commercial traffic in and out of O'Hare and Midway. more ›

Kennebunkport of the Midwest

On breaks and vacations from D.C., the First Family will return to their South Side home. Said the President-Elect, "Our friends are here. Our family is here. We are going to try to come back here as often as possible...at least once every six weeks or couple months." Other spots the family will most likely visit include Camp David and Hawaii, but Obama is the first president to make his primary home away from the White House an urban area, which could create some new challenges for the Secret Service. more ›

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