Obama surprises students in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood

Former President Obama sent a jolt of excitement through the room Tuesday afternoon at the Chicago Quantum Exchange in Hyde Park.

Obamas return to Chicago to surprise students, vote in midterms
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Former President Barack Obama also surprised some Chicago students Monday, joining a panel discussion that included Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.

Barack and Michelle Obama return to Chicago to vote, surprise students

Former President Barack Obama also surprised some Chicago students Monday, joining a panel discussion that included Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.

Chicago motorists face serious backups as construction on Obama Center begins

Chicago motorists should brace for traffic delays on the South Side while streets around the proposed Obama Center go through another construction phase.

A look back at Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Chicago

The 14-hour stop in 1959 was the first visit of a reigning British Monarch to the city of Chicago.

Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony
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The Obamas returned to the White House for the first time together since they left in 2017. Barack and Michelle Obama will have their official portraits unveiled Wednesday, reviving a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony

Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

Obama Foundation donates $15,000 to Englewood's Mr. Dad's Father's Club
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A Chicago nonprofit is getting a helping hand from the Obama Foundation. Joseph Williams launched Mr. Dad's Father's Club summer camp to give South Side youth a safe space for the summer.

President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024

Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.

Former President Obama meets with Hyde Park students
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Former President Barack Obama brought a thrill to a number of student's on Chicago's South Side Thursday.

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.