* If you are thinking about attending Obama’s Springfield speech, here are the details from a campaign new release…

UPDATED: OBAMA CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES BATTLEGROUND STATE TOUR LEADING UP TO DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

Obama kicks off tour at site of campaign announcement in Springfield, Illinois

Note deadline for credentials: 5 p.m. CST today

Chicago, IL – Senator Barack Obama will kick off his trip to the Democratic National Convention on Saturday, August 23, 2008 with an event at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, where Obama officially announced his campaign for president on February 10, 2007.

New logistical details about the Springfield event are below.

Senator Obama will also make stops next week in several battleground states before arriving in Denver. Additional details will be announced as soon as they become available.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

Springfield, IL

Campaign Event with Barack Obama

Old State Capitol

Springfield, IL

Gates open: 12:00pm

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is strongly encouraged, please visit www.barackobama.com/springfield08

Public entrance is on Washington Street at 7th Street. Parking is limited and car-pooling is strongly encouraged.

Media details to be announced as soon as they become available. Deadline for credential requests is 5:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, August 20th. Responses will sent by 2:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, August 21st.

Media Coverage: This event is open to the press. However, credentials are required. For credentials, please visit www.barackobama.com/springfieldmedia08

***For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.***

…Adding… The links from the press release didn’t work. I’ve updated them with links from yesterday’s press release.