THE OBAMAS RETURN TO CHICAGO

President and Mrs. Obama were back in Chicago to show some holiday gratitude to the people and programs taking on some of the biggest issues in the community we call home. It was an opportunity to hear what’s working, and how we can provide even more support.

44 Hours with the Obamas

From heartfelt conversations with community leaders and medical workers, to the infectious optimism of neighborhood students, to the fun of hoops and a holiday toy drop, it was an inspiring few days in Chicago. Check it out!

President and Mrs. Obama drop off holiday gifts to patients in the lobby of the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL on December 3, 2021.

Mrs. Obama meets with Hyde Park Academy students at the Obama Foundation office in Chicago, IL on December 3, 2021.

President Obama drops by a community event at the South Side YMCA in Chicago, IL on December 2, 2021.

Valerie Jarrett and John Rogers join President Obama at a community event at the South Side YMCA in Chicago, IL on December 2, 2021.

President Obama drops by a community event at the South Side YMCA in Chicago, IL on December 2, 2021.

President Obama joins a roundtable discussion with Chicago grassroots community leaders at the Obama Foundation office in Chicago, IL on December 2, 2021.

Valerie Jarrett speaks at a roundtable discussion with President Obama and Chicago grassroots community leaders at the Obama Foundation office in Chicago, IL on December 2, 2021.

President Obama joins a roundtable discussion with Chicago grassroots community leaders at the Obama Foundation office in Chicago, IL on December 2, 2021.

Mrs. Obama joins a Girl’s Opportunity Alliance roundtable discussion with young girls from Chicago-area girl organizations at the Obama Foundation office in Chicago, IL on December 2, 2021.

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