Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 10, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After 10 years of planning, construction and setbacks, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will finally open to ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former President Barack Obama surprised thousands of students in Chicago Monday. They were told a special speaker would be at a virtual assembly, and when they tuned in Obama was ...

CHICAGO (CIRCA) — Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a food bank in Chicago. Obama, sporting a Chicago White Sox hat, helped volunteers at the Greater Chicago Food Depository ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former President Barack Obama returned to Chicago Tuesday to join mayors from around the world at a summit addressing concerns about climate change. The gathering was part of the ...

Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of elementary school students at a branch of the Chicago Public Library in the city's Woodlawn neighborhood Monday. The students, who ranged from ...

CHICAGO -- About 20 minutes into President Barack Obama's remarks on immigration in Chicago, three hecklers interrupted the president and accused him of not doing enough to stop deporting immigrants.

Former President Barack Obama has confirmed the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center will officially open in the city’s historic Jackson Park in June 2026. Speaking at the Crystal Bridges Museum of ...

Students at a library in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood received an unexpected visit from former President Barack Obama on Tuesday. The appearance took place at the Bessie Coleman branch of the ...

CHICAGO — With his namesake center due to open in just over six months, former President Barack Obama is in Chicago this week to see how construction is coming along — plus make a few other stops to ...

WASHINGTON -- It wasn't lost on President Barack Obama or the Chicago Cubs that Monday's White House celebration of the team's World Series victory would be the last official event of his presidency.