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This Young Volunteer Stole A Hug From Barack Obama

Breana Brown was volunteering with the Obama Foundation when the former president made a surprise visit.

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Barack Obama Makes Surprise Visit To Organizing Class Saturday

The former president schooled 150 attendees on how to improve their projects for their communities.

People's Music School Is Back After Former Intern Leaves Finance To Save It

President Jennifer Kim Matsuzawa helped erase a 6-figure deficit and double its enrollment.

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Watch a Film about Chicago's Very Own Rhymefest for Free Thursday

The free screening will play at the Gary Comer Youth Center at 6:30 p.m.

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Gary Comer Youth Center Celebrates 10th Annual Black Youth Story

Children and teens from the Gary Comer Youth Center will celebrate Black History Month Friday.

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Free Photoshop Workshop at the Gary Comer Youth Center

RSVP deadline is Monday.

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Attend Open House at the Gary Comer Youth Center

Learn how to volunteer or participate.

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Chicago's Own Aniba Hotep & the Sol Collective to Perform Free on Aug. 13

The soul and R&B band will be at the Gary Comer Youth Center on Aug. 13.

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Zumba, Tai Chi and More Offered for Free at Gary Comer 'Life Fest'

The Gary Comer Youth Center is celebrating health and movement on July 25.

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Gary Comer Youth Center Holding Teen Safety Day on July 16

The conference will discuss Internet safety, driving safety and more.

South Shore Drill Team Still Wowing Crowds, Changing Lives After 35 Years

"Without that team, I wouldn't be who I am today," a former member who just became a firefighter said.

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Gary Comer Youth Center Seeking Volunteers; Orientation May 19

Learn how to get involved at the orientation.

U. of C. Expected to Get Obama Library Tuesday

Decision between Jackson and Washington parks expected to be delayed.

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Obesity, STDs Targeted in Upcoming Youth Summit

The free summit is sponsored by the University of Chicago Medicine and the Urban Health Initiative.

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Talk Budgeting, Relationships and Money with Personal Wealth Expert

A free financial literacy workshop will cover several topics with women.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.