Obama, Pritzker react to Durbin announcing he won't seek reelection
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
South Side's Chef Cliff Rome lands major deal for Obama Presidential Center dining
A longtime figure in Chicago’s culinary scene has landed a major opportunity.
Chef Cliff Rome lands major deal for Obama Presidential Center dining
A longtime figure in Chicago’s culinary scene has landed a major opportunity.
Obama Presidential Center: DEI-linked firm's racial lawsuit blasted as baseless 'smears'
An engineering firm working on the Obama Presidential Center says that claims it racially discriminated against a Black-owned subcontractor on the project are baseless and amount to smears – and that simply criticizing the subcontractors’ work does not amount to racism.
Obama Center subcontractor files $40M discrimination lawsuit against engineering firm for overruns
A Chicago-based subcontractor is suing one of the firms involved in managing the construction of the Obama Presidential Center for $40 million, claiming racial discriminatory practices forced the firm to do extra work that left it at risk of bankruptcy, according to a lawsuit.
Obama, Trump share moment at Jimmy Carter’s funeral
America gathered on Thursday to say goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter.
All 5 living presidents to attend Jimmy Carter funeral
Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are all expected to attend the funeral service for Jimmy Carter.
Obama Foundation holds 'Democracy Forum' to highlight need for pluralism
On Thursday, the Obama Foundation will host its third annual "Democracy Forum" to highlight the need for pluralism during hard conversation.
Harris in Atlanta: Trump should 'never again' stand behind 'seal of president'
Vice President Kamala Harris made her most impassioned argument to date for the nation's highest office during a rally in metro Atlanta on Thursday evening.
Obama rallies in Wisconsin as early voting gets underway
Early voting started in Wisconsin this week.
Chicago DNC 2024: Kamala Harris, Adam Kinzinger headline Day 4
Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward" as she accepted the Democratic nomination on Thursday.
Kamala Harris set to make history in Chicago with presidential nomination acceptance
Chicago is about to write another chapter in the history of U.S. presidents. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to accept the Democratic Party nomination for president at the United Center on Thursday night.
Retired Marine teaches presidents how to salute
Retired Sergeant Major John Estrada taught former President Barack Obama how to salute once he was elected.
Chicago DNC: Takeaways from Day 2, look ahead at Walz's nomination
The Obamas continued to hype up Democrats, riding President Biden's wave from the first night of the DNC. Political strategist Peter Giangreco takes a look ahead at Day Three when Gov. Tim Walz will accept his nomination.
Second Gentleman Emhoff paints endearing picture of Harris at DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris' husband took the stage on the second night of the DNC to show us a different side of his wife. Doug Emhoff talked about how he met Kamala and even addressed her laugh.
Obama takes podium at DNC to talk about power of hope
Former President Barack Obama took the stage on the second night of the DNC following a powerful speech from his wife and former First Lady Michelle Obama. He touched on Biden's passing the torch and criticized Trump.
Obamas, Democratic leaders rally for Harris, Walz during 2nd night of DNC
Kamala Harris has rallied thousands of voters in one packed arena as former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama energized millions more on Harris’ behalf inside another.
Full Speech: Barack Obama delivers headline address at Chicago DNC Night 2
Former President Barack Obama delivered the headline address Tuesday night at the DNC in Chicago.
FULL SPEECH: Michelle Obama takes jabs at Trump in speech at DNC
Former first lady Michelle Obama made an empassioned address at the Democratic National Convention and had some choice words for Donald Trump,.
DNC speaker schedule Tuesday: Obamas headline second day of convention
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Tuesday features a warm Illinois welcome from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a keynote speech from former President Barack Obama, and a few special appearances from well-known Republicans.