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.

Waukegan activists protest naming middle school after Obamas

There’s controversy brewing in Waukegan over changing the name of one of its schools. But some members of the community are pushing back against the move.

Sarah Obama, matriarch of Barack Obama's Kenyan family, dies at 99

Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.

President Obama releases NCAA tournament predictions

Former President Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament picks on Thursday, choosing Gonzaga to take home the men's title and Baylor to take home the women's title.

What's next for the Obama Foundation in 2021?
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Michael Strautmanis, chief engagement officer with the Obama Foundation, outlines what's next in the foundation's plans for 2021.

Obama reveals why he didn't seek reparations for Black Americans

Former President Barack Obama made the revelation on his new podcast, blaming in part "White resistance." See here:

Obama Presidential Center to break ground later this summer on South Side

Former President Barack Obama shared a video online to thank Chicago residents for their feedback and participation in the planning process. See here:

‘A more perfect union’: Bush, Clinton, Obama echo Biden’s calls for unity on Inauguration Day 2021

Speaking during the televised broadcast “Celebrating America” after the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris, three former presidents shared advice for the incoming administration and echoed Biden’s calls for unity among all Americans.

‘America United’: President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by 3 former presidents at inauguration

President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20, underscoring unity at a time of division.

Obama reacts to violence at US Capitol: 'shame for our nation'

"History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise."

Barack Obama's "A Promised Land' sells 3 million copies

"A Promised Land," Obama's first of two planned volumes, could become the best-selling presidential memoir in modern times.