Obama hails the heroes of 9/11

President Barack Obama has lauded the heroes of 9/11 — and of the years since — in a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks.

Pullman National Monument officials opens in Chicago
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Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin joined community leaders Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Pullman National Monument.

Chicago leader, friend of Obama killed in Hazel Crest home invasion

Johnnie Owens was shot and killed inside his Hazel Crest home last Tuesday. His family says they believe it was out of retaliation after one of Owens’ sons testified against a shooting suspect three years ago.

Documents detail new cost for Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

With construction on the Obama Presidential Center officially underway, new documents show the latest price tag is about $830 million.

Construction on Obama Presidential Center begins in Chicago after delays
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Five years after Barack Obama chose Chicago as the site for his legacy project, construction officially began Monday on the Obama Presidential Center.

Construction begins on Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park
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Years of talk turned to action on Monday with construction officially getting underway on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.

Construction on Obama Center begins in Chicago after delays

Five years after Barack Obama chose Chicago as the site for his legacy project, construction officially began Monday on the Obama Presidential Center.

Obama portraits on display today at art insitute
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Portraits of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are unveiled at the Art Institute of Chicago Friday.

Obama portraits now on display at the Art Institute of Chicago

Starting Friday, the portraits of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Obama: Presidential center will promote Chicago's South side

Barack Obama continued a push to build support for his presidential center on Chicago’s lakefront on Friday, urging business leaders in the city to get involved with the project.

Former President Obama surprises youth football team in Chicago

After congratulating the team on a successful season, President Obama encouraged the kids to have a safe and fun summer.

Illinois lawmaker pushes for Obama statue in Springfield

There is a push for a statue of former President Barack Obama to replace the statue of Stephen Douglas at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.