Barack Obama

Bronzeville groups are hoping the university wants an Obama library on the lakefront to fend of a casino.

Civil rights activists Bernard Lafayette and Joseph Lowery are slated to speak later in February, March.

University President Robert Zimmer said that the university wants the library in or near Hyde Park.

Applications from Chicagoans nearly doubled after the school promised students would graduate debt-free.

The Heartland Cafe founder, who turns 72 on Thursday, collected thousands of his photos for a memoir.

Ken Bennett was named deputy chief of staff and director of the Mayor's Office of Public Engagement.

Dr. Quentin Young has a new biography out and a documentary on his life is expected this summer.

Reuben Norris, 78, is still going strong after 41 years officiating high school, college and pro games.

Zia's Lago Vista's Edison Park location was reviewed on "Check Please!" by then-state Sen. Barack Obama.

Making the Far South Side neighborhood a national park would create more than 300 jobs, advocates said.

Forgotten Chicago explores President Barack Obama's days in Altgeld Gardens and Pullman.

Neighbors continue to celebrate even as the Secret Service keeps the block off limits to outsiders.

The team will make its first visit to the president's home since March 2011.

Emanuel blasted Republicans who refuse to vote on a budget in protest of the Affordable Care Act.

The Back of the Yards basketball court shooting is part of his frustrations with gun violence.