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Former President Barack Obama, in his first public remarks since the election, focused not on Donald Trump but on bridging divides in America.
We may consider Obama a product of Chicago, but he’s as much of the city as he is of Hawaii, New York, or Harvard.
SPRINGFIELD -- The former Librarian of Congress who has ties to central Illinois and was abruptly dismissed by President Donald Trump in May has a new appointment. Carla Hayden is joining the Andrew W ...
The city beat out others to host Barack Obama’s presidential center. But as construction continues on the South Side, some residents fear being priced out.
Former President Barack Obama was recently in Chicago to work on plans for the in-progress Obama Presidential Center, including a stop at Peach’s in Bronzeville.
The former first lady says she’s done being a Democratic Party spokesperson and will focus on her podcast. Because podcasters ...
The Obama Presidential Center, which is under development in Chicago, is a cultural and historic landmark as a tribute to former President Barack Obama, the first Black president of the United States.
The Obama Presidential Center is being built near Jackson Park in Chicago, and will consist of a planned museum, library, community and conference facilities.
Construction of former President Obama's long-awaited library and museum in Chicago began with ambitious plans for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) but is now plagued by huge cost overruns ...
Former President and Chicago native Barack Obama, and former First Lady Michelle Obama will both address the DNC in Chicago Tuesday. Here's what to know.