Several local media outlets have speculated about an expected bump in tourism for America’s Obama’s adopted home town of Chicago. And in the spirit of civic duty, I’ve put together an itinerary of what I believe are the must-see Obama sites in Chicago and beyond.

And away we roll!

Let’s first stop north of the city, to the swank Chicago North Shore suburb of Wilmette. Pictured top is the mansion of Antoin “Tony” Rezko. Before Obama could become President-elect, he had to move out of the Illinois State Senate into something more substantial. In 2003, investor Blair Hull was the clear frontrunner in the polls for the Democratic Primary for the US Senate. Obama needed a lot of cash so he could be viewed as a viable candidate, and Rezko, Obama’s first political sponsor stepped in and footed the bill for a fundraiser, one that included valet parking. Not that parking spaces are scarce on Rezko’s street, but maybe the since-convicted felon was worried donors would drop their check books walking down the long driveway.

Rezko isn’t living at his home, he’s residing at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, 71 West Van Buren Street, in Chicago’s Loop. It’s pictured on the left. That’s our next stop, but while Tony is in the building, you won’t be. There is a “Tour Buses Not Welcome” sign on the front door of the MCC.