250,000 people packed into the park to listen to Mr Obama
There were huge crowds at a victory rally in Chicago on election night.
It is Barack Obama's home town. He is the Senator for Illinois and has huge support there.
The BBC's James Coomarasamy was at the vast rally in Chicago's Grant Park where the President elect made his victory speech.
Listen Listen to his report (5 mins 9 secs)
First broadcast 5 November 2008
