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Chicago Sun-Times
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Darel Jevens

Michelle Obama adds second Chicago event, brings along David Letterman, Heather McGhee

Michelle Obama joins host David Letterman on her first appearance on his “Late Show” in 2012. (CBS)

Michelle Obama has added a second Chicago date to her upcoming book tour, and invited comedian David Letterman and author Heather McGhee along for the fun.

Already booked for Dec. 5 at the Chicago Theatre, the former first lady said Wednesday that she’ll also take the stage the next night.

At each event she’ll be joined by a moderator, and tour planners announced Wednesday that Letterman, the former CBS “Late Show” host, will fill the role on Dec. 5. At Obama’s side Dec. 6 will be McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.”

Tickets are available at www.michelleobamabooks.com. Tickets range from $99 to $350, and some include a copy of the book.

Called “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” it comes out Nov. 15.

Set to moderate at other stops on the six-city tour are Ellen DeGeneres, Elizabeth Alexander, Gayle King, Hoda Kotb, Tyler Perry, Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, Michele Norris and Oprah Winfrey.

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