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.
Federal judge OKs plans for Obama Presidential Center to proceed
The Obama Presidential Center cleared another hurdle.
Obama scales back plans for 60th birthday party amid coronavirus concerns
The guest list reportedly included Oprah Winfrey and George Clooney.
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.
Evanston astronomer weighs in on UFO videos: 'I haven't seen anything unusual'
Former Navy pilots told '60 Minutes' the sightings happened almost daily, and the objects' movements seemed to defy gravity.
Groundbreaking for Obama Presidential Center in Chicago set for September
Some of the topics discussed were value and importance of design, impact, specific programs towards civic duty, and the importance of the presidential center.
Kid reporter who interviewed Obama at White House dies at 23
The student reporter who gained national acclaim when he interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009 has died of natural causes, his family says.
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
Obama Center teams up with Chicago Botanic Garden
The planned Obama Presidential Center is getting design advice from the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Preparation underway for construction of Obama Presidential Center on South Side
People peeping at cherry blossoms in Jackson Park Wednesday afternoon were pleased to hear work is finally about to begin on the Obama Presidential Center.
Construction of Obama Presidential Center site begins at Jackson Park
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday announced the first stages of construction at Jackson Park to prepare the space for the Obama Presidential Library.