Obama Presidential Center seeks Chicago volunteers to become community ambassadors
The Obama Foundation launches a new ambassador volunteer program ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, inviting Chicagoans to help welcome visitors and support its community mission.
The Obama Foundation launches a new ambassador volunteer program ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, inviting Chicagoans to help welcome visitors and support its community mission.
Obama Presidential Center grand opening slated for Juneteenth weekend in Chicago
The grand opening for the Obama Presidential Center will be held on Juneteenth weekend later this year on the South Side.
The grand opening for the Obama Presidential Center will be held on Juneteenth weekend later this year on the South Side.
Obama: Rev. Jesse Jackson ‘laid the path’ that made my presidency possible
At Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, former President Barack Obama said Jackson’s historic presidential runs and Rainbow Coalition “paved the road” for a young Black senator from Chicago to one day be taken seriously as a candidate — and ultimately win the White House.
At Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral, former President Barack Obama said Jackson’s historic presidential runs and Rainbow Coalition “paved the road” for a young Black senator from Chicago to one day be taken seriously as a candidate — and ultimately win the White House.
Former Presidents Clinton, Biden, and Obama attend Rev. Jackson’s homegoing service in Chicago
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama attend Rev. Jesse Jackson's homegoing service in Chicago on Friday.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama attend Rev. Jesse Jackson's homegoing service in Chicago on Friday.
Historic Roseland cathedral with ties to Barack Obama | Monument Moment
As Black History Month wraps up, this week’s Monument Moment spotlights a more than 130-year-old cathedral in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood near Pullman—once home to a young community organizer, Barack Obama—that has endured a devastating fire and even a change in denomination over its long history.
As Black History Month wraps up, this week’s Monument Moment spotlights a more than 130-year-old cathedral in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood near Pullman—once home to a young community organizer, Barack Obama—that has endured a devastating fire and even a change in denomination over its long history.
Trump orders UFO file release after Obama’s alien remarks spark speculation
After comments from former President Barack Obama reignited debate over extraterrestrials, President Donald Trump says he will direct agencies to release government files on UFOs and possible alien encounters.
After comments from former President Barack Obama reignited debate over extraterrestrials, President Donald Trump says he will direct agencies to release government files on UFOs and possible alien encounters.
Airbnb says South Side hosts earned $15M as Obama Center opening nears | ChicagoLIVE
The Obama Foundation and Airbnb are hosting virtual workshops to help South Side residents prepare for increased tourism tied to the Obama Presidential Center.
The Obama Foundation and Airbnb are hosting virtual workshops to help South Side residents prepare for increased tourism tied to the Obama Presidential Center.
Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview
After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.
After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.
Trump won't apologize for video of Obamas as apes: What he said
President Donald Trump says he won’t apologize and "didn’t make a mistake" when his Truth Social account shared a video featuring the Obamas as primates in a jungle.
President Donald Trump says he won’t apologize and "didn’t make a mistake" when his Truth Social account shared a video featuring the Obamas as primates in a jungle.
Trump shares video of Obamas as apes in Truth Social post
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
Obama Presidential Center plans to open in 2026: drone video
The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open this year. FOX Chicago's drone team captured the ongoing construction on Jan. 6, 2026.
The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open this year. FOX Chicago's drone team captured the ongoing construction on Jan. 6, 2026.
Obama Presidential Center looks to hire 150 full-time employees
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Obama Presidential Center looks to hire 150 full-time employees with focus on Chicago residents
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Barack Obama tours nearly complete presidential center on Chicago's South Side
Former President Barack Obama spent several hours earlier this month touring his new presidential center in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Former President Barack Obama spent several hours earlier this month touring his new presidential center in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
President Obama surprises Chicago elementary school students
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Protesters raged, critics mocked — now Obama says his library’s actually opening
Former President Barack Obama's much-maligned presidential center will officially open in June in Chicago after years of delays and protests, the former president revealed.
Former President Barack Obama's much-maligned presidential center will officially open in June in Chicago after years of delays and protests, the former president revealed.
Veterans on honor flight get surprise welcome from Obama
Korean and Vietnam War veterans arriving in Washington, D.C. were greeted by former President Barack Obama in an unexpected and unforgettable moment ahead of Veterans Day.
Korean and Vietnam War veterans arriving in Washington, D.C. were greeted by former President Barack Obama in an unexpected and unforgettable moment ahead of Veterans Day.
Barack Obama surprises veterans on honor flight to DC ahead of Veterans Day
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
Affordable housing ordinance heads to city council amid concerns over Obama Center impact
A proposed ordinance aimed at safeguarding Chicago residents in neighborhoods surrounding the Obama Presidential Center is headed to the full city council for a vote.
A proposed ordinance aimed at safeguarding Chicago residents in neighborhoods surrounding the Obama Presidential Center is headed to the full city council for a vote.