Obama Presidential Center gets garden inspired by former first lady Michelle Obama
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"Her legacy will continue to live on. Her story will continue to be told. That makes me, her dad, and her brother so honored," said Hadiya's mother, Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton.
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'Long Time Coming': Former President Obama Breaks Ground On Presidential Center
"This doesn't feel like building something new, but reveals something that has always been here."
Obama Presidential Center Groundbreaking Underway In Jackson Park Tuesday Afternoon
Obamas Return To Chicago For Groundbreaking Of Presidential Center Tuesday
"Michelle and I could not be more excited to break ground on the Obama Presidential Center in the community that we love."
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Young Reader's Edition Of Michelle Obama's Book Out In March
"I hope that as you're reading my story, you'll also think about your own — because it's the most beautiful gift you'll ever have."
'He Developed From An Unlikely Presidential Candidate To A World Leader': Steve Kroft On 'Barack Obama: The 60 Minutes Interviews' Audiobook
President Barack Obama was interviewed 17 times by Steve Kroft while he was at CBS News. The former 60 Minutes correspondent discusses his new audiobook featuring all his conversations with the 44th President.
Mayor Lightfoot Takes Part In Virtual Panel With Joe Biden On First Night Of Democratic National Convention
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CPL Features Obamas, Oprah Reading At 'Live From The Library'
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Michelle Obama Wins GRAMMY Award For Best Spoken Word Album
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If you missed seeing Barack and Michelle Obama's portraits in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, you are in luck.
Obama's Production Company Scores First Oscar Nomination
Michelle Obama added in her own post: "What Julia and Steve capture on film is at times painful, at times exhilarating, but always thoughtful and always real -- exactly the kind of story Barack and I wanted to lift up with Higher Ground Productions."
Michelle Obama To Highlight College Students' First Year In New Instagram TV Series
Last year, Michelle Obama released her highly anticipated memoir, "Becoming," before embarking on an international book tour. For his part, Barack Obama secured in 2017 a memoir deal with Random House, though a release date for the book has not yet been announced.
Obamas Return To Chicago For Foundation Summit, New Renderings Of Presidential Center Revealed
The 19 acre campus will include an outdoor plaza at the entry. It will have space for live performances and community festivals.
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Whitney Young High School Names New Facility After Michelle Obama
Whitney Young High School is honoring its most famous graduate by naming its new facility the Michelle Obama Athletic Complex.
Michelle Obama Tops List Of 'Most Admired Women'
The former first lady is followed by Oprah Winfrey, Jolie, Queen Elizabeth II and Emma Watson.
Michelle Obama Talks Relationships, Time In The White House And What She Tells Her Daughters
"But I'm here to tell you, there is nothing we can't do or change when we as a collective put our minds to it," she said. "I feel that when I'm out there. We're the ones we are waiting for. But that means we have to roll up our sleeves and do the work every single time."
Obamas Sign Exclusive Podcast Deal With Spotify
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have struck a deal with audio streaming giant Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts covering a wide range of topics.
Obama Foundation Draws High-Dollar, International Donations
The foundation's annual report and tax documents show that it raised more than $232 million from private donors during 2017 and spent about $21.3 million on operations.
Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' Has The Longest Run Atop Amazon Since 'Fifty Shades'
Obama eclipsed all of 2018's Trump-related titles within a few weeks of being released. Pro-Trump books like "The Russia Hoax" and takedowns like "Fire and Fury" have performed remarkably well for publishers, but "Becoming" has had more staying power.
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
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DuPage County program allows voters to cast their ballots at any site countywide
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Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
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Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
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Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
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Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
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Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
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Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
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Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Millennium Park
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