Where’s the party? Election night at Chicago’s Grant Park with Barack Obama

With the Sears Tower looming in the background, workers install bulletproof glass on the stage near the podium for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, who will give his election-night speech here.

With the Sears Tower looming in the background, workers install bulletproof glass on the stage near the podium for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, who will give his election-night speech here.  (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press)

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Grant Park, Chicago

“Road closed” signs appeared near Grant Park on Monday as preparations were made for Barack Obama’s election-night rally. The open space in the park was protected as early as 1835. It was originally named Lake Park in 1847, but in 1901 was renamed in honor of President Ulysses S. Grant.  (Jewel Samad / AFP-Getty Images)

Grant Park, Chicago

Workers fix a street light on Monday at Grant Park in preparation for the election rally.  (Jewel Samad / AFP-Getty Images)

Grant Park, Chicago

Tents were put up Friday in anticipation of Barack Obama’s election-night rally and speech. Grant Park is home to the Art Institute, the Field Museum of Natural History and the Shedd Aquarium.  (Paul Beaty / Associated Press)