Obama Presidential Center opens to public on Juneteenth
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The Obama Presidential Center officially opens to the public. Strong interest has sold out tickets through this fall.

Obama Presidential Center brings traffic concerns for South Side residents
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With the Obama Presidential Center opening to the public today, concerns are growing about the impact it will have on South Side traffic. Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) discusses what residents can expect.

Barack Obama full speech at opening of Obama Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama delivering a half-hour-long speech on Thursday to mark the opening of his new presidential center on Chicago's South Side. 

White House history expert says Obama Presidential Center will 'spur on next generation'
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The Obama Presidential Center grand opening is underway. White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin shares his thoughts on how the center will impact Obama's legacy.

There’s a new buzzworthy role at the Obama Presidential Center | ChicagoLIVE
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The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.

Obama Presidential Center opening: Road closures underway
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Road closures in Hyde Park and Woodlawn began Monday in preparation for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center later this week.

Chicago opens first fully inclusive playground on South Side

A $4 million playground funded by the Obama Foundation is designed to exceed ADA standards and serve children of all abilities.

Chicago university removes LGBTQ pride flag over institutional neutrality concerns

The University of Chicago (UC) Laboratory Schools, an institution associated with the university, will no longer be flying an LGBTQ pride flag outside its courtyard after university administrators determined it would violate institutional neutrality.

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates son’s graduation at Kenwood Academy
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.

Chicago’s Memorial Day weekend ends without a shooting homicide for first time in years: CPD

Chicago saw dozens of shootings and several large violent incidents over Memorial Day weekend, even as the city recorded no homicides during the holiday period for the first time in at least a decade.

Memorial Day crime: 3 teens shot outside Chicago gathering

Police are searching for the suspect who shot three teens during a large Memorial Day gathering in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood.