One of Chicago’s largest law firms is ready to occupy more than half of a proposed West Loop tower, a deal likely to kick off construction of the first new downtown office skyscraper in years.

The foundation of Chicago philanthropists John and Kathy Schreiber is donating $35 million to Northwestern Medicine to create a new institute to support healthcare for vulnerable patients and communities.

The Obama Presidential Center opens on Friday on a sprawling South Side campus, with the kind of optimism that defined his first campaign.

The Obama Presidential Center opening this week in Chicago features a display fit for some of the country’s most die-hard obsessives: political button collectors.

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama gathered supporters and contributors to the Obama Presidential Center campus for a thank-you celebration on Tuesday.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 17, according to the Tribune’s archives.

AgeOptions representatives came to the Evergreen Park library to advise older residents about how to avoid medical scams.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in July, flag businesses are seeing growing demand for the Stars and Stripes and other patriotic displays.