The Latest Breaking News from Valerie Jarrett

Roseanne star defends sitcom’s cancelation after fans claim comic was ‘backstabbed’

‘Be smart enough to shut the hell up,’ Michael Fishman told those arguing that the series should not have been canceled

The Independent UK · Aug 12

At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call

Mayor says ‘violence has no place in our city’ as president criticizes governor for not accepting national guard troops

The Guardian - US · Jun 21

‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center?

Original works by 30 artists have been commissioned by the Obamas alongside vital pieces of memorabilia for visitors to appreciate

The Guardian - US · Jun 16

Roseanne Barr takes swipe at Eminem in ‘awful’ pro-Trump rap song

‘Screw Eminem, I’m Roseanne,’ said actor, donning box braids and gold chains

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

Why famed Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett hid her pregnancy for six months early in her career

“I was afraid if I talked about it nobody would take me seriously,” said Jarrett, adding that it was the environment for women back then.

Fortune · Oct 15, 2024

Obama to bring message of hope 20 years after famous convention speech

Ex-president headlining in Chicago on Tuesday brings memories of 2004 appeal for unity that inspired Democrats

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024

Presidential centers issue joint statement calling out the fragile state of US democracy

Concern for U.S. democracy has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country’s bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting diverse beliefs

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

New details on little-known Obama Presidential Library, tucked away in Hoffman Estates

U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan, whose National Archives and Records Administration operates presidential libraries, talks about the library in an exclusive Sun-Times interview.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023

Roseanne Vet Sandra Bernhard Shares Positive Thoughts About Roseanne Barr, Not-So-Positive Thoughts About New 'Anti-Woke' Show

Roseanne alum Sandra Bernhard appreciates Roseanne Barr's comedy work, but she doesn't seem high on her new show.

Cinemablend · Aug 9, 2023

Obama Foundation, fueled by two mega-donors, has record fundraising year in 2022

The Obama Foundation compensation package for its chief executive, Valerie Jarrett, jumped to $754,064, in 2022, up from $592,905 in 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023