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Wednesday, December 10, 2025 3:03AM

Obama surprises young students, reads to them at South Side library

Former President Barack Obama surprised young students and read to them at the Bessie Coleman Library Branch in West Woodlawn, Chicago Tuesday.

CHICAGO (WLS) — A special guest made a surprise visit to some young Chicago students on Tuesday.

Former President Barack Obama read to children at the Bessie Coleman Library Branch.

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He also talked to them about what they want to be when they grow up.

After that, all 27 students got a free book, a winter hat and gloves to take home.

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