1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (603+ words) Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama read to young students on Friday at the Obama Presidential Center's newly opened Chicago Public Library branch on the South Side. Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle…...

6+ hour, 16+ min ago  (162+ words) WBEZ Chicago The Obama Presidential Center is in the Woodlawn neighborhood in Jackson Park. Broadcasting live from 9 a. m. -11 a. m. along Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park, just steps away from the Obama Presidential Center, hosts Sasha-Ann Simons and Mary Dixon talk with…...

1+ day, 32+ min ago  (1195+ words) People watch the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. Good afternoon! It's Thursday, and heads up that The Rundown will take a break tomorrow for Juneteenth. I'll be back on Monday. But first, here's what you need…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (758+ words) Residents of Merrillville, Indiana, continue to clean up from last week's EF-2 tornado but have worries about a potential new storm Wednesday night. Nearly a week after a tornado tore through parts of Merrillville, Indiana, Earline Walker is still dealing…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (907+ words) Jackson Park's "Gold Lady," officially known as the Statue of the Republic, is in line for a $1 million makeover. On just the right morning, when things are crisp and clear enough, the sun rises over the lake and lights up…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (903+ words) Andre Moseley's basement was damaged during the historic floods of 2023. He's been waiting for help from the city to finish repairs. Andre Moseley's Austin home was hammered by flooding twice in the summer of 2023, causing a lot of damage and…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (472+ words) The Museum Tower stands tall on the Obama Presidential Center campus in Jackson Park on the South Side. The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening on Thursday, June 18 at 11 a. m. will be livestreamed on Obama. org, as well as on the Obama…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (435+ words) Fans celebrate after Argentina scores during the Argentina and Algeria World Cup match Tuesday at Barra ", 2977 N. Elston Ave. in the Avondale neighborhood. What do you think of when you read the words "nutmeg," "howler" or "Cruyff turn"? If you answered:…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (343+ words) The patio at Naia in River North offers an extremely close seat next to the water (any closer and you'd be in it). But like politics and barbecue, everybody has a different opinion on what makes an outdoor dining space…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (118+ words) Editor's Note: This story first published in 2023. The term "Chicagoland" is part of the region's DNA. You've probably seen it plastered on car dealership billboards or grocery store coupons. Maybe you've even heard the weatherman refer to "sunny skies across…...