Barack Obama

It was only a matter a time before recent events caused someone to focus in on Illinois State Capitol statues dedicated to those with racist pasts. Now,…

In his first major political speech since leaving office, former President Barack Obama took aim at the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress...

A would-be state holiday passed last week without notice in Illinois. But supporters are hoping it will be recognized in the future. Beyonce, George...

On a freezing February day in 2007, President Barack Obama announced his bid for the nation's highest office in front of the Old State Capitol in...

President Barack Obama addressed a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly Wednesday. As expected, he talked about improving American politics. W...

President Barack Obama is set to address the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield Wednesday. Statehouse reporter Brian Mackey filed this preview of...

As the president prepares to visit the state capitol and speak to lawmakers, some in Illinois are wanting to designate a holiday in his honor.

A couple community college presidents in western Illinois are generally supportive of a proposal from the White House.President Barack Obama last week…

Family, friends, and former colleagues and co-workers said goodbye Monday to Lane Evans.The former congressman from Rock Island died last week after a…

President Barack Obama signed the new farm bill into law Friday at Michigan State University in East Lansing, ending years of negotiations and…