Former President Barack Obama, speaking at the funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson​ Friday afternoon, credited Jackson's presidential runs in the 1980s with setting the stage for other Black leaders,

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After 10 years of planning, construction and setbacks, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will finally open to the public next summer. During an interview in Arkansas ...

CHICAGO — With his namesake center due to open in just over six months, former President Barack Obama is in Chicago this week to see how construction is coming along — plus make a few other stops to promote and preview the multimillion-dollar endeavor ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- First lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit Saturday night to Chicago for an event that honored Valerie Jarrett, a key member of her husband's administration. Obama was not a part of the program, which was held at the Art Institute of ...

President Obama lobbied Olympic leaders to give the 2016 Summer Games to his hometown of Chicago, saying early this morning the United States "is ready and eager to assume that sacred trust." Praising the United States' bid to host the games, Obama told ...

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are speaking at the event, which also features music from Chicago native Jennifer Hudson. Other attendees include Sen. Dick Durbin and Mr. T.