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South Loop

February 28, 2013

Michelle Obama Back in Chicago To Launch New Fitness Initiative

Athletes and a $50 million Nike contribution were part of the event related to her "Let's Move!" effort.

South Loop

February 20, 2013

Michelle Obama in Chicago Next Week for 'Lets Move!'

The first lady will return to her hometown as part of her healthy kids tour, the White House said.

Englewood

February 11, 2013

CPS gets $50,000 Fed Grant to Deal With Englewood Violence

The U.S. Department of Education gave Chicago Public Schools a grant to deal with violence in Englewood.

Chicago

February 11, 2013

School Closings a Civil Rights Issue, Activist Jitu Brown Tells Feds

Black, poor communities unfairly targeted in school closings nationwide, D.C. education panel told.

Chicago

February 08, 2013

Joe Walsh Rips Michelle Obama for Attending Hadiya Pendleton Funeral

In a tweet, the former congressman asked if the first lady will attend funeral to make a political point.

Chicago

February 07, 2013

Michelle Obama to Attend Hadiya Pendleton's Funeral

Slain teen's family "overwhelmed" to hear the first lady will return to Chicago for Saturday funeral.