" President Barack Obama's inauguration festivities will have a distinct Chicago flair.
The South Shore Drill Team learned this week it was selected to march in the Inauguration Parade on January 21.
The group was selected from more than 2,800 applicants for the honor.
The team is in the process of trying to raise $45,000 to cover the cost of the trip.
Up to 300 members aged 8-21 participate on the drill team each year, although only the senior members will go on this trip "
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