In abrupt turn, city halts relocation of track and field in Jackson Park
In an abrupt turn, the Chicago Park District and city of Chicago have decided to halt construction on a project that would relocate a track and field in Jackson Park,...
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Michelle Obama to kick off book tour at United Center
Former first lady Michelle Obama will be in Chicago in November to promote her new memoir, “Becoming,” she said Wednesday on Twitter. In what is being billed as an “intimate...
Allies praise Rahm Emanuel, but critics are eager to turn the page
News of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s decision not to seek re-election traveled swiftly Tuesday throughout the city and the political world. Political allies were quick with praise for the mayor, while...
Obama makes surprise appearance in Chicago to discuss future of his presidential center
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at his foundation’s South Side offices on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the future of his presidential center and, in part, to assure...
Hadiya Pendleton’s parents reflect on the trial, their losses, their lives
In her closet, Cleopatra Cowley keeps a bright yellow cocktail dress that's intricately decorated with sequins because it reminds her of her daughter, Hadiya Pendleton. Long before the 15-year old...
Obama Foundation Scholars to meet in Chicago this week
As the federal review process needed for the construction of the Obama Presidential Center continues to be delayed, the Obama Foundation announced that it will host 37 of its scholars...
Cook County jury convicts getaway driver of murder in Hadiya’s slaying
In the moments after a Cook County jury on Wednesday found a reputed gang member guilty of Hadiya Pendleton’s murder, her mother sat still, her face neutral as she absorbed...
Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Getaway driver convicted of murder in slaying
A Cook County jury on Wednesday convicted reputed gang member Kenneth Williams of first-degree murder for the slaying of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, whose shooting in January 2013 came to symbolize...
Judge allows work to continue on relocation of track near Obama Presidential Center
Despite opposition from environmentalists, a federal judge on Tuesday allowed the Chicago Park District to continue relocating a track and field in Jackson Park, a project that will eventually help...
Obama Foundation’s first annual report shows spike in fundraising
The Obama Foundation raised nearly $233 million mostly from private donors last year and spent about $1.5 million of that on local businesses including Chicago public relations, marketing and consulting...