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The Obama Presidential Center is seen ahead of the dedication ceremony Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

Obama Presidential Center: An ugly monument to a presidency best forgotten

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

Obama Presidential Center opens amid ID policy controversy, questions over public costs

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama on stage during the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Obama Presidential Center opens — with millions owed to those who built it

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama stands on stage with former first lady Michelle Obama at a stakeholders event at the Obama Presidential Center, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Pool)

Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum

By Scott Bauer - Associated Press

Bruce Springsteen performs at a campaign rally supporting Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Oct. 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Stars lining up to perform at opening of Obama Presidential Center

By Juliet La Sala - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he is introduced during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Obama Presidential Center to open Juneteenth with portrait of former first couple

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

The Obama Presidential Center is seen Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

The Obama Presidential Center is seen Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum in Chicago, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Obama warns against politicizing justice system, military in Colbert interview

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Former President Barack Obama speaks as former first lady Michelle Obama listens during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

Obama Presidential Center sparks backlash from Chicagoans

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

FILE - Former President Barack Obama points to a rendering for the former president's lakefront presidential center at a community event at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago on May 3, 2017. A federal judge on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent the construction of the Obama Presidential Center in a park on Chicago's South Side. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site

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Construction crews tear up the turf field and track in Jackson Park starting construction on The Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. (Anthony Vazquez/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Documents detail new cost for Obama Presidential Center

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Obama Center teams up with Chicago Botanic Garden

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Deal: City to require affordable housing near Obama library

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City unveils plan to fix Obama Center site housing concerns

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Obamas to speak in Chicago about presidential center

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In this Tuesday, July 23, 2019, file photo, activist Jose Reuena, center in back row, holds a placard during a news conference and rally in Chicago. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

Obama Presidential Library could force South Side Chicago residents from neighborhood, some fear

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, July 23, 2019 photo, activist Jose Reuena, center in back row, holds a placard during a news conference and rally in Chicago. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

Obama library brings elation but also fear of displacement

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

$5M grant to pay for Chicago library branch at Obama center

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Then-President Barack Obama speaks about his Clean Power Plan, Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in the East Room at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Obama Presidential Center lawsuit approved by judge

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press