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Former first lady Michelle Obama is setting the record straight after divorce rumors began spreading when she missed appearances at Trump's second inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
She and big brother Craig Robinson are launching "IMO." The first two episodes will be available on YouTube Tuesday.
Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.
With 15 electoral votes, Michigan is a key state. President Joe Biden won it in 2020, but polls show it's neck and neck this time.
Vice President Kamala Harris' suit color turns out to have been coconut brown. And of course, the Wisconsin delegation put on their Cheesehead hats.
Mayor Brandon Johnson helped Illinois delegates kick off Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, welcoming delegates from across the state to Chicago.
CBS News Chicago's political analysts, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Ald. Leslie Hairston, have analysis of the speeches by former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, and Gov. JB Pritzker, at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night.
Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and Gov. JB Pritzker all gave speeches at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. Here's a recap, with reaction from the convention floor from Political Reporter Chris Tye.
Former President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker on the second night of the Democratic National Convention. Former Ald. Leslie Hairston and former Illinois Republican Party chair Pat Brady discuss how the former president and hometown favorite’s address can help the Harris-Walz ticket.
After an electric first night at the Democratic National Convention, more party leaders will take the stage on Day 2, including Gov. JB Pritzker, former President Barack Obama, and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
In a statement, Barack and Michelle Obama said they will do everything they can to elect Harris.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
The Obama Foundation released a video calling Raven "inspiring."
All applicants must between 24 and 45 years old, have demonstrated at least three years of traction and impact in their field and reside and work in the United States.
Ms. Obama started writing the book during the COVID-19 pandemic.
David Letterman, former host of CBS' "The Late Show," shared the stage and served as guest moderator.
"I do think, you know, the Obamas visiting the early voting site lets voters know that it's there, it's open – it's ready for their early votes," said Chicago Board of Elections spokesman Max Bever.
Officials also say so far, it has been a sluggish start to early voting in the city. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
The Obamas both cast their ballots for the November midterm elections at Clark and Lake streets downtown – one of two Chicago polling locations now open to voters. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Mrs. Obama will be having conversations about her new book and lessons that helped her deal with uncertainty.
It is not yet known which artist or artists did the Obamas' White House portraits. It's tradition that the artist is not disclosed until the unveiling ceremony.
The space is inspired by Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden, but it'll be named after former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
"Her legacy will continue to live on. Her story will continue to be told. That makes me, her dad, and her brother so honored," said Hadiya's mother, Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton.
You've likely heard Santa travels in a sleigh with reindeer. On Friday, he came with a little extra protection.
Lauren Bryant works a part-time job and holds not one, but two degrees. But she is now even exploring the thought of living in a nursing home.
Drivers around the city have been dodging ditches in the street — with many streets plagued with potholes despite a relatively mild winter.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
The Blackhawks (25-46-11) missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year.
Pizzotti replaced Doug Bruno, who stepped down after 39 years in Lincoln Park.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the order as part of his "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative on Tuesday.
Opponents have said an earlier curfew won't make a difference, and will just push the problem of teen takeovers to other neighborhoods.
The mission of Illinois Humanities is to help document local history and tell important stories. Now, the organization has to figure out how to do so with far less money.
"Trying to force your will to break the spirit of working people in order to have a conversation? That's terrorism. We're not going to negotiate with terrorists," Johnson said on Tuesday.
President Trump says "we are looking into" how to send Americans to foreign prisons.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
The bird perched itself high above some merchandise, and every time officers tried to catch it, it flew off to another aisle.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Lauren Bryant works a part-time job and holds not one, but two degrees. But she is now even exploring the thought of living with seniors — not seniors in college, but senior citizens, in a nursing home. Lauren Victory reports.
The Sox were joined by student athletes from Amateur City Elite.
Early Tuesday morning, Charisse Neely found herself stranded with a wrecked car after encountering a nasty pothole. Jermont Terry reports.
Police said, shortly before 1 p.m., a passenger was taken into custody at O'Hare after a firearm was found in his bag.
Drivers around the city have been dodging ditches in the street — with many streets plagued with potholes despite a relatively mild winter.
Lauren Bryant works a part-time job and holds not one, but two degrees. But she is now even exploring the thought of living in a nursing home.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
The Blackhawks (25-46-11) missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Soderstrom went deep with nobody out in the first off White Sox starter Sean Burke (1-3) for a 3-0 lead.
The Blackhawks (25-46-11) missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year.
Pizzotti replaced Doug Bruno, who stepped down after 39 years in Lincoln Park.
Coach K was back in town Monday to speak at the University of Illinois Chicago's "Chats with the Chancellor" event. Before that, he talked exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
The Padres have the best record in the majors at 14-3.
The victim was shot in the buttocks and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
The manager of Puffs Discount, at 7756 Madison St., said two men walked in around 7:40 a.m. and demanded money and cigarettes. Then they hit a worker in the head with a gun.
Police said the 14-year-old has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon, both felonies.
Chicago police said 24-year-old Luther Hopkins III, of Calumet City, is charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.
Three or four robbers run up, flash a weapon, and demand the victims' property. In several incidents, the suspects even stole the victims' banking information on their phones.
