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.
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.
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.
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.
Obama surprises student athletes in Chicago, shoots some hoops
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.
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.
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.
Bezos gives $100 million to Obama Foundation
Former President Barack Obama's foundation announced that it has received a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, which it says is the largest individual contribution it has received to date.
Former President Barack Obama's foundation announced that it has received a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, which it says is the largest individual contribution it has received to date.
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.
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.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker speaks at international climate change conference
"I would like to see the National Republican party take a position of fighting climate change but I don't think that's gonna happen anytime real soon."
"I would like to see the National Republican party take a position of fighting climate change but I don't think that's gonna happen anytime real soon."
Pritzker speaks at Scotland climate conference
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was in the international spotlight on Monday, getting a chance to tout the state's push for clean energy and to fight climate change.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was in the international spotlight on Monday, getting a chance to tout the state's push for clean energy and to fight climate change.
Column examines environmental impact of the removal of Jackson Park's trees for the Obama Presidential Center
Jacqueline Serrato from South Side Weekly talks about what is being lost as construction begins for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Jacqueline Serrato from South Side Weekly talks about what is being lost as construction begins for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
Protesters raise concerns about housing due to Obama Presidential Center
Not everyone in Chicago was happy with Tuesday's groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center.
Not everyone in Chicago was happy with Tuesday's groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center.
Protesters raise concerns about housing due to Obama Presidential Center
Some neighborhood activists said that they were already seeing rising housing prices and would keep pushing for more protections in surrounding areas.
Some neighborhood activists said that they were already seeing rising housing prices and would keep pushing for more protections in surrounding areas.
Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center after 5-year delay
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama returned to Chicago Tuesdy for the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidential Center.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama returned to Chicago Tuesdy for the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidential Center.
Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center after 5-year delay
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Obama Presidential Center to be held today after 5 years of planning
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Obamas arrive in Chicago ahead of presidential center groundbreaking ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are gearing up for the official groundbreaking on the Obama Presidential Center.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are gearing up for the official groundbreaking on the Obama Presidential Center.
Obamas arrive in Chicago ahead of presidential center groundbreaking ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are gearing up for the official groundbreaking on the Obama Presidential Center.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are gearing up for the official groundbreaking on the Obama Presidential Center.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to visit Chicago this week
The Obamas will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
The Obamas will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Obamas to visit Chicago for groundbreaking of presidential center on Tuesday
Former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will move another step closer to its brick-and-mortar future next week when ground is broken after years of reviews, other delays and continued local opposition.
Former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will move another step closer to its brick-and-mortar future next week when ground is broken after years of reviews, other delays and continued local opposition.