Barack Obama and the city of Chicago are inextricably linked. The former president lived in Chicago for more than 20 years, living and working on the city’s south side. This is also where he met his wife Michelle Obama, who grew up in the city’s South Shore neighborhood.
Now, the city is eagerly anticipating the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in the historic Jackson Park. Set to open in 2026, the space has been designed as a vibrant community hub with a museum, gardens, event space, athletic facility, a branch of the Chicago Public Library, and more.
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