Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at Juneteenth Day of Action rally
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke out at the Juneteenth Day of Action rally in downtown Chicago on June 20, 2026.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke out at the Juneteenth Day of Action rally in downtown Chicago on June 20, 2026.
How Chicago shaped Barack Obama: From ‘a place to start’ to the national stage
In Chicago, Obama got his first real-world experience, where he "grew up" and would eventually catch the bug for politics.
In Chicago, Obama got his first real-world experience, where he "grew up" and would eventually catch the bug for politics.
Expert weighs in as Iran delays talks after Israeli attacks | The Chicago Report
Even though there was no signing ceremony today as President Trump outlined earlier this week, the fragile U.S.-Iran peace deal appears to be holding for now after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new ceasefire. A new round of strikes between the two threatened to derail the peace effort with Iran, but now, both sides have agreed to pause the fighting to give peace talks their best chance. Iran is now on a 60-day clock to end its nuclear program, but talks are off to a slow start. Northeastern Illinois University Professor Matteo Farzaneh is here to weigh in on what's new.
Even though there was no signing ceremony today as President Trump outlined earlier this week, the fragile U.S.-Iran peace deal appears to be holding for now after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new ceasefire. A new round of strikes between the two threatened to derail the peace effort with Iran, but now, both sides have agreed to pause the fighting to give peace talks their best chance. Iran is now on a 60-day clock to end its nuclear program, but talks are off to a slow start. Northeastern Illinois University Professor Matteo Farzaneh is here to weigh in on what's new.
Chicago Public Library opens Obama branch
This Obama branch of the Chicago Public Library is the first at any presidential library in the country. Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown joins.
This Obama branch of the Chicago Public Library is the first at any presidential library in the country. Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown joins.
Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public on Chicago’s South Side. Visitors can access the campus daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public on Chicago’s South Side. Visitors can access the campus daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Obama Presidential Center opens to public on Juneteenth
The Obama Presidential Center officially opens to the public. Strong interest has sold out tickets through this fall.
The Obama Presidential Center officially opens to the public. Strong interest has sold out tickets through this fall.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, but Israel says it will continue to respond to any incoming threats.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, but Israel says it will continue to respond to any incoming threats.
Obama Presidential Center opens to public as Juneteenth celebrations unfold nationwide
The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on Juneteenth, linking a new presidential legacy project with a national day of reflection and celebration.
The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public on Juneteenth, linking a new presidential legacy project with a national day of reflection and celebration.
Expert breaks down uncertainty surrounding US-Iran agreement
A North Central College professor discusses how renewed fighting between Israel and Lebanon is affecting U.S.-Iran diplomacy, the future of the Strait of Hormuz and what steps Washington could take to keep the agreement on track.
A North Central College professor discusses how renewed fighting between Israel and Lebanon is affecting U.S.-Iran diplomacy, the future of the Strait of Hormuz and what steps Washington could take to keep the agreement on track.
US-Iran nuclear talks on hold as Vance cancels Switzerland trip
Vice President JD Vance has canceled a planned trip to Switzerland for nuclear negotiations with Iran as the peace process faces new challenges amid continued fighting in the Middle East and growing political criticism in Washington.
Vice President JD Vance has canceled a planned trip to Switzerland for nuclear negotiations with Iran as the peace process faces new challenges amid continued fighting in the Middle East and growing political criticism in Washington.
Obama Center's grand opening, pretrial data lawsuit | The Chicago Report
The Obama Center had its grand opening in Chicago today. And, a new lawsuit claims Illinois state courts are hiding pretrial data. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
The Obama Center had its grand opening in Chicago today. And, a new lawsuit claims Illinois state courts are hiding pretrial data. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Will Illinois' social media tax push tech companies out? | The Chicago Report
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Gov. Pritzker signed the budget earlier this week and one of the ways he's offsetting state spending, without raising taxes on residents, is imposing new taxes for companies. One of them is a social media tax.
Looking back at Obama's presidency | The Chicago Report
Joining us is Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University, former Time Magazine senior reporter and a longtime political analyst, to shed light on Barack Obama's presidency.
Joining us is Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University, former Time Magazine senior reporter and a longtime political analyst, to shed light on Barack Obama's presidency.
Trump hosts White House Medal of Honor ceremony
President Donald Trump on Thursday awarded the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired) in a ceremony at the White House.
President Donald Trump on Thursday awarded the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired) in a ceremony at the White House.
Strait of Hormuz reopened as peace deal signed
And oil and gas prices have already begun plummeting now that the Strait of Hormuz has s been reopened.. This was part of a tentative agreement signed by President Trump to end the War with Iran.
And oil and gas prices have already begun plummeting now that the Strait of Hormuz has s been reopened.. This was part of a tentative agreement signed by President Trump to end the War with Iran.
Speeches, songs and celebrities mark grand opening of Obama Presidential Center
The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center was punctuated by a pair of powerful speeches by Barack and Michele Obama.
The grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center was punctuated by a pair of powerful speeches by Barack and Michele Obama.
Barack Obama full speech at opening of Obama Presidential Center
Former President Barack Obama delivering a half-hour-long speech on Thursday to mark the opening of his new presidential center on Chicago's South Side.
Former President Barack Obama delivering a half-hour-long speech on Thursday to mark the opening of his new presidential center on Chicago's South Side.
Looking for alcohol alternatives? New Illinois hemp regulations may make it difficult | ChicagoLIVE
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed new hemp regulations in Illinois. Delta Beverages' Chief strategy officer David Thomas discusses how this may make a negative impact on the cannabis industry.
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed new hemp regulations in Illinois. Delta Beverages' Chief strategy officer David Thomas discusses how this may make a negative impact on the cannabis industry.
Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Stevie Wonder tells story of meeting Barack Obama for the first time
At the end of the Obama Presidential Center grand opening, Stevie Wonder talks about meeting Barack Obama for the first time.
At the end of the Obama Presidential Center grand opening, Stevie Wonder talks about meeting Barack Obama for the first time.