Historic south entrance of Griffin MSI to reopen for first time since 1893 | ChicagoLIVE
The south entrance of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is currently under construction and will reopen for the first time in 132 years. The museum’s president and CEO joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.
The south entrance of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is currently under construction and will reopen for the first time in 132 years. The museum’s president and CEO joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.
DuSable Black History Museum celebrates Juneteenth
The nation’s oldest independent Black history museum is marking Juneteenth with food, history, entertainment, and more. President and CEO Perri Irmer breaks down the celebration.
The nation’s oldest independent Black history museum is marking Juneteenth with food, history, entertainment, and more. President and CEO Perri Irmer breaks down the celebration.
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.
Obama Presidential Center brings traffic concerns for South Side residents
With the Obama Presidential Center opening to the public today, concerns are growing about the impact it will have on South Side traffic. Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) discusses what residents can expect.
With the Obama Presidential Center opening to the public today, concerns are growing about the impact it will have on South Side traffic. Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) discusses what residents can expect.
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.
FULL SPEECH: Barack Obama christens new presidential center with stirring speech
Former President Barack Obama delivered remarks Thursday at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side
Former President Barack Obama delivered remarks Thursday at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side
Obama Presidential Center: Rev. Al Sharpton on what it means for the nation
Rev. Al Sharpton discusses what the Obama Presidential Center means not only for Chicago, but for the nation and future generations of leaders.
Rev. Al Sharpton discusses what the Obama Presidential Center means not only for Chicago, but for the nation and future generations of leaders.
Obama Presidential Center: More than just a campus for South Side Chicagoans
The Obama Presidential Center is more than a museum campus to South Side Chicagoans, it's a landmark of opportunity and hope.
The Obama Presidential Center is more than a museum campus to South Side Chicagoans, it's a landmark of opportunity and hope.
White House history expert says Obama Presidential Center will 'spur on next generation'
The Obama Presidential Center grand opening is underway. White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin shares his thoughts on how the center will impact Obama's legacy.
The Obama Presidential Center grand opening is underway. White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin shares his thoughts on how the center will impact Obama's legacy.
Obama Presidential Center: Chicagoans line up for the official grand opening watch party
The Obama Presidential Center’s private grand opening kicks off today, and Chicagoans are up early and in line for the official watch party.
The Obama Presidential Center’s private grand opening kicks off today, and Chicagoans are up early and in line for the official watch party.
'That Chicago wasn't available to me': Michelle Obama reflects on Presidential Center location
The love that the Obamas have for Chicago is unwavering. Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on how the new Obama Presidential Center makes her feel.
The love that the Obamas have for Chicago is unwavering. Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on how the new Obama Presidential Center makes her feel.
There’s a new buzzworthy role at the Obama Presidential Center | ChicagoLIVE
The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.
The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.
Obama Presidential Center: Final preparations underway for grand opening
With its public grand opening set for Friday, the Obama Presidential Center is entering its final phase of preparations.
With its public grand opening set for Friday, the Obama Presidential Center is entering its final phase of preparations.
Obama Presidential Center opening: Road closures underway
Road closures in Hyde Park and Woodlawn began Monday in preparation for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center later this week.
Road closures in Hyde Park and Woodlawn began Monday in preparation for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center later this week.
Chicago police search for suspect in series of South Side apartment storage unit thefts
A suspect is being sought in connection with a series of thefts from storage units inside apartment buildings on Chicago's South Side, authorities said.
A suspect is being sought in connection with a series of thefts from storage units inside apartment buildings on Chicago's South Side, authorities said.
Chicago opens first fully inclusive playground on South Side
A $4 million playground funded by the Obama Foundation is designed to exceed ADA standards and serve children of all abilities.
A $4 million playground funded by the Obama Foundation is designed to exceed ADA standards and serve children of all abilities.
Chicago university removes LGBTQ pride flag over institutional neutrality concerns
The University of Chicago (UC) Laboratory Schools, an institution associated with the university, will no longer be flying an LGBTQ pride flag outside its courtyard after university administrators determined it would violate institutional neutrality.
The University of Chicago (UC) Laboratory Schools, an institution associated with the university, will no longer be flying an LGBTQ pride flag outside its courtyard after university administrators determined it would violate institutional neutrality.
Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates son’s graduation at Kenwood Academy
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.