Column examines environmental impact of the removal of Jackson Park's trees for the Obama Presidential Center
Jacqueline Serrato from South Side Weekly talks about what is being lost as construction begins for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
Protesters raise concerns about housing due to Obama Presidential Center
Not everyone in Chicago was happy with Tuesday's groundbreaking for the Obama Presidential Center.
Protesters raise concerns about housing due to Obama Presidential Center
Some neighborhood activists said that they were already seeing rising housing prices and would keep pushing for more protections in surrounding areas.
Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center after 5-year delay
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama returned to Chicago Tuesdy for the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidential Center.
Obamas break ground on Chicago Presidential Center after 5-year delay
After five years of legal battles, gentrification concerns and a federal review, Barack and Michelle Obama dug shovels into the ground Tuesday during a celebratory groundbreaking on their legacy project in a lakefront Chicago park.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Obama Presidential Center to be held today after 5 years of planning
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Obamas arrive in Chicago ahead of presidential center groundbreaking ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are gearing up for the official groundbreaking on the Obama Presidential Center.
Obamas arrive in Chicago ahead of presidential center groundbreaking ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are gearing up for the official groundbreaking on the Obama Presidential Center.
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to visit Chicago this week
The Obamas will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.
Obamas to visit Chicago for groundbreaking of presidential center on Tuesday
Former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will move another step closer to its brick-and-mortar future next week when ground is broken after years of reviews, other delays and continued local opposition.
Obama hails the heroes of 9/11
President Barack Obama has lauded the heroes of 9/11 — and of the years since — in a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks.
Pullman National Monument officials opens in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin joined community leaders Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Pullman National Monument.
Pullman National Monument grand opening this weekend
A key story in Chicago and American history is about to go on display.
Chicago leader, friend of Obama killed in Hazel Crest home invasion
Johnnie Owens was shot and killed inside his Hazel Crest home last Tuesday. His family says they believe it was out of retaliation after one of Owens’ sons testified against a shooting suspect three years ago.
South Side leader, friend of Obama killed in suburban attack
A South Side community is coming together to remember a Chicago leader and friend of President Barack Obama.
Documents detail new cost for Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
With construction on the Obama Presidential Center officially underway, new documents show the latest price tag is about $830 million.
Supreme Court Justice Barrett rejects effort to halt Obama library construction in Chicago
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has denied a petition to stop the construction of the Obama library in Chicago.
Construction on Obama Presidential Center begins in Chicago after delays
Five years after Barack Obama chose Chicago as the site for his legacy project, construction officially began Monday on the Obama Presidential Center.
Construction begins on Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park
Years of talk turned to action on Monday with construction officially getting underway on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.