Former President Obama surprises South Side school dressed as Santa

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a presidential Chicago Proud moment with a surprise Christmas visit at Parkside Academy.

Former President Obama returned to his South Side roots Tuesday.

He stopped into Parkside Academy in the South Shore dressed as a svelte Santa, bringing toys and winter accessories.

He also read a Santa book to the very excited pre-schoolers.

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