Obama Foundation Aims To Boost Education Of Girls Worldwide
The Obama Foundation is launching an initiative aimed at boosting educational opportunities for girls around the world.
The Obama Foundation is launching an initiative aimed at boosting educational opportunities for girls around the world.
"When you don't vote, what you're really doing is letting someone else take power over your own life."
Michelle Obama's November 13th book tour kicks off at the United Center in Chicago. The demand is so high, an additional show is being considered; but some big supporters of the former First Lady say she has priced herself right out of their league.
Mrs. Obama will appear at the United Center on Tuesday November 13 to promote her new memoir "Becoming."
The former first lady will begin at the United Center in her native Chicago on Nov. 13, the book's release date.
She appeared with fellow co-chairs including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Hanks in a public service announcement in July encouraging people to register to vote and to participate in elections.
Former President Barack Obama visited Chicago's South side to attend a meeting at the Obama Foundation.
The nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization will work online and in person to help register anyone who wants to vote in the fall.
"Find a community for yourself, you know, whether that's through sports or it's a cultural organization or a minority student group," Obama said. "Finding a cohort for yourself and starting to build your community is going to be important."
Barack and Michelle Obama will work both in front of and behind the camera in a multi-year production deal with Netflix.
Former President Barack Obama visited Chicago's South side Wednesday to greet members of the Obama Foundation Fellowship Program.
Obama senior adviser Eric Schultz, in a statement provided to the Associated Press, said the Obamas believe in the power of storytelling to inspire.
She is admired around the world and has never told her story at length.
Not only are the Obamas the first African-American president and first lady, but the artists who painted their portraits – Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald – are the first black painters to be commissioned by the gallery to create official presidential portraits.
Former first lady Michelle Obama says words matter, particularly in an age where Twitter and other social media can be used like a weapon.
Former President Obama and his wife Michelle returned Wednesday to Chicago to unveil plans for the new Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park dedicated to the 44th President.
The Obamas will host a round table discussion Wednesday to "update the community" on the progress of the Obama Presidential Center.
Ethiopian art student Gelila Mesfin says she originally posted the image online; it drew the notice of mural painter Chris Devins. Now it's on a wall. WBBM's Jim Gudas reports.
President Barack Obama is giving it up for the Chicago Cubs.
It's called "Southside with You," and is based on the pivotal experience between America's first couple. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama reportedly have decided to build the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, choosing the site just east of the University of Chicago over Washington Park.
It was a musical joyride for Michelle Obama as she joined James Corden for a "Carpool Karaoke" session that aired Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
Michelle Obama's "Carpool Karaoke" joyride with James Corden will air Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
Former Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski said someone on the campaign staff should be held "accountable," after Melania Trump's speech to the Republican National Convention appeared to plagiarize part of Michelle Obama's 2008 speech to the Democratic National Convention.
The first lady announced the appearance with Corden as she launched her Snapchat account, "MichelleObama."
Chris Pitlik, or Mr. P, is retiring after a storied career as the band director at Shepard High School in Palos Heights.
The Sox have also lost 13 out of 14, falling to 15-43.
CPS said a system error incorrectly offered about 100 spots.
The Illini won 4-1, and will face No. 1 seed Kentucky Saturday.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has appointed a replacement for a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down, setting up another potential confirmation stalemate in the Republican-controlled state Senate.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, May 31, 2024.
Chris Pitlik, or Mr. P, is the band director at Shepard High School in Palos Heights, and one of Chicago's Hidden Gems. CBS 2's Joe Donlon reports.
The Chicago Public Schools said a system error incorrectly offered about 100 spots. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Reign Ware was shot and killed over the weekend on Campbell Avenue near Jackson Boulevard.
The Chicago men had come to Milwaukee to steal high end sport-utility vehicles, prosecutors said.
Antoinette Newsome reveals what she and her children went through when they were attacked by the suspect who was later found and shot himself on Friday.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.
CPS said a system error incorrectly offered about 100 spots.
Chris Pitlik, or Mr. P, is retiring after a storied career as the band director at Shepard High School in Palos Heights.
The Sox have also lost 13 out of 14, falling to 15-43.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
The Sox have also lost 13 out of 14, falling to 15-43.
The Illini won 4-1, and will face No. 1 seed Kentucky Saturday.
Williams had a much better week of practice after a rough start against the defense last week.
Santiago Espinal hit a two-run homer while pinch hitting in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 5-4.
Cardoso has been out with a shoulder injury since the Sky's first preseason game.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.
More than a dozen shell casing markers were visible in the street, and over a dozen more on the sidewalk nearby.
No one was in custody late Friday. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
The rally supported neighbors and families advocating against gun violence, and called for guns to be turned in – either publicly or anonymously.
Stanley Smith Jr., 41, was shot and killed around 6:20 p.m. Sunday, May 5, outside the Taco Bell at 5630 W. North Ave. in Milwaukee's Uptown neighborhood.