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Kaitlyn Zufall/MEDILL


First lady brings the fight against obesity to Chicago schools

by Kaitlyn Zufall
Feb 28, 2013


Michelle Obama brought her fight against obesity to Chicago schools on Thursday, hosting thousands of school children and educators at McCormick Place.

The visit was part of her national tour to celebrate the third anniversary of her Let's Move campaign.