Dusable Lake Shore Drive to go down to one lane in certain areas due to Obama Presidential Center construction
This week, Dusable Lake Shore Drive will go down to one lane from 57th Street to Hayes Drive for the duration of the construction project.
Obama Presidential Center construction to cause major traffic headaches
Now that the Obama Presidential Center has passed all of its hurdles and legal challenges, the next step is construction.
Former President Obama talks career choices with Hyde Park students
Former President Barack Obama brought a thrill to students Thursday on Chicago’s South Side.
Barack Obama sounds alarm on dangers of 'anger-based' journalism to Chicago audience
Returning to his hometown, former President Barack Obama on Wednesday warned of the weaponization of disinformation across the world, while also urging social media and tech companies to be more transparent about how they are monitoring content that is leading to violence.
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Lawsuit to block construction of Obama Center in Chicago dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a park on Chicago’s South Side.
Former President Barack Obama has COVID, says he has a scratchy throat but feels fine otherwise
On Twitter, Former President Barack Obama said: “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
Barack Obama to be honored by historical marker on Old State Capital lawn in Springfield
A new historical marker at the Old State Capitol will honor Barack Obama's presidential campaign announcements from the building's lawn in 2007 and 2008.
Obama Presidential Center's winter garden to bear Hadiya Pendleton's name
Hadiya Pendleton was killed back in 2013 after finishing her final exams.
Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan hints at run against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Arne Duncan, who served as the secretary of education in the Obama administration, is leaving the door open for running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.
Activists demand more affordable housing near Obama Presidential Center
The Obama CBA Coalition called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to follow through with the "Woodlawn Housing Preservation" ordinance and designate 52 city owned vacant lots near the Presidential Center for affordable housing. Their request includes all the city-owned vacant lots on 63rd Street, east of Cottage Grove Avenue.
Obama surprises student athletes in Chicago, gives them advice
It was a huge surprise for student athletes from three South Side schools. The chance to meet and play basketball with the 44th President of the United States.
Barack, Michelle Obama to visit Chicago Thursday and Friday
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Chicago Thursday and Friday to celebrate the holiday season on the city's South Side.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos gives $100 million to Barack Obama Foundation
As part of the gift, the foundation said Bezos has asked for the plaza at the Obama Presidential Center, under construction in Chicago's South Side, to be named after the late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis.