Photos show opening day at the Obama Presidential Center, Chicago

Milwaukee artist commissioned for Obama Presidential Center

Tyanna Buie, an artist from Milwaukee, reflects on her role in creating art for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago and ...

Fact Check: EDITED Photo Falsely Shows Michelle Obama Standing Taller Than Barack Obama, Bidens, Bushes, Clintons

Does a real photo show Michelle Obama standing taller than her husband, Barack Obama, as well as the Bidens, Bushes, and ...

White Sox upcoming alumni home run derby heavy on nostalgia

The first-ever White Sox Alumni Home Run Derby, taking place at Rate Field on Saturday, July 11, features a portion of six ...

Trump DOJ moves to crush Evanston’s landmark Black reparations program

The Trump administration has moved to join a lawsuit seeking to halt the country’s first and only operating reparations program for Black residents, placing the Department of Justice on the side of a ...

Chicago beats Marlies in overtime after late comeback in Calder Cup Finals

Read the recap for game four of the 2026 Calder Cup Finals between the Toronto Marlies and Chicago Wolves on FloHockey.

'Barack, look at me': Obama tears up as Michelle's emotional tribute steals the show in Chicago

An emotional moment unfolded at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago as former President Barack Obama ...

Cernan’s first original laser show in 30 years offers celestial version of Chappell Roan songs

Cernan Earth and Space Center’s first original laser light and music show in over 30 years features Chappell Roan’s songs.

As Bears talks unfold, Colts weigh future needs at Lucas Oil Stadium

As Indiana officials work to secure a stadium deal for the Chicago Bears, the Indianapolis Colts are beginning to formulate ...

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 ...

Trump Sparks Diplomatic Crisis With Italy Over Egomaniacal Photo Claim

Trump, as self-obsessed as ever, claims Italy’s prime minister “begged” for a photo. She says it never happened.

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Photos show opening day at the Obama Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama marked the opening of his presidential center with a star-studded celebration that brought together former presidents, world leaders, celebrities and athletes. ___ This ...

Elgin News Digest: Woofstock fundraiser to help animal rescue; 4 concerts rescheduled by this week’s storms

Elgin-based nonprofit Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue will hold its Woofstock fundraiser and awareness event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, outside The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee.

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s ...

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk ...

Chicagoland celebrates Juneteenth with festivals, parades, and community events

Friday’s Juneteenth holiday was marked by festivals, parades and community service events all over Chicagoland.

Former president, first lady read to children at presidential center library

The former president and first lady read to children at the presidential center library on opening day Friday.

Juneteenth events in Chicago area: Evanston march honors Opal Lee, message of unity

Crowds gathered in Evanston on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth with "Opal's Walk for Freedom," a 2.5-mile march honoring ...

Inside Chicago's teen takeovers: Organizers say violence isn't the goal

While some events have ended in fights, shootings, and arrests, the people helping organize them say the gatherings were never intended to become synonymous with violence.

What's happening at the Obama Presidential Center this weekend

The historic Obama Presidential Center grand opening Thursday drew thousands to Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side. Many in ...

Obama Presidential Center opens to public in Chicago as Juneteenth celebrated across US

The Obama Presidential Center has officially opened to the public, offering visitors a chance to explore its 19-acre campus, ...

Here’s to the Chicks as the Band of the Sesquicentennial, as Group Performs First U.S. Show in Three Years at SoCal’s Yaamava’ Theater: Concert Review

The Chicks did their first U.S. show since their 2023 tour with an off-the-beaten track tour preview at SoCal's Yaamava' ...

Bleachers take the stage at CMAC this weekend

Bleachers perform at CMAC this Saturday. Here is what you need to know about tickets, parking, and the venue's bag policy.