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Michelle Obama

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South Shore (below 79th)

May 07, 2013

Michelle Obama Recalls Growing Up in South Shore

At a Washington appearance, and in her recent book, the first lady remembers an idyllic childhood.

Chicago

May 05, 2013

Michelle Obama: Chicago Students Worried 'About Their Own Death'

The first lady said "we have an obligation" to kids in Englewood and other areas plagued by gun violence.

Englewood

April 11, 2013

Michelle Obama: 'Hadiya Pendleton Was Me'

The first lady gave a sobering speech on how violence is affecting the future of the city's youth.

West Englewood

April 11, 2013

Michelle Obama Inspires Harper High School Students

First lady Michelle Obama met with students Wednesday at William Harper High School in Englewood.

Chicago

April 10, 2013

Archdiocese Considers Outsourcing School Meals, Citing Cost of Healthy Food

First lady Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign means meals must include vegetables and whole grains.

Downtown

April 05, 2013

Michelle Obama to Address Violence in Chicago Wednesday

The first lady will speak during a luncheon hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Downtown

March 27, 2013

Michelle Obama to Address Youth Violence in Chicago

The first lady will discuss opportunties for youths at a luncheon hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Douglas

March 08, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton's Parents Push for Federal Gun-Trafficking Bill

Measure would toughen penalty on 'straw purchasers' who re-sell guns to criminals.

Kenwood

March 05, 2013

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush's Gun Control Bill Honors Hadiya Pendleton

Chicago congressman named bill targeting straw purchasers after slain King College Prep student.

Chicago

March 05, 2013

Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move!' Event 'Miserable' for CPS Kids, Teacher Says

The 6,500 students at the event last week were used as props, teacher said, but one student didn't mind.

Chicago

March 02, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama Rocks it at 'Let's Move' Event

The 6,500 students at the event last week were used as props, teacher said, but one student didn't mind.

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.

Kenwood

February 16, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton's Mother Appears in PSA for Gun Control

Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton calls for background checks in the PSA made by Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

Chicago

February 15, 2013

Chicago's 'No-Snitch' Code Left Out Of Anti-Violence Agenda

President Obama didn't address a very Chicago problem — the code of silence.