1 hour and 11 minutes ago
Michelle Obama at ceremony: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'
Michelle Obama spoke at the ceremony and thanked the community.
She spoke praises about her husband, and how proud he made the country.
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Last updated: Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:19PM GMT
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening ceremony is underway in Chicago's Jackson Park.
Here's what to know about the events.
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Jun 15, 2026, 7:07 PM
Road closures, parking restrictions in place ahead of Obama Presidential Center opening
The Obama Presidential Center opens soon, and there are openings and closings to navigate.
Monday, June 8 at 6 a.m. - Friday, June 19 at 6 a.m.
Blackstone, from Midway Plaisance to 60th St. - no parking both sides of the street.
60th St. from Dorchester to Blackstone.
Monday, June 8 at 6 a.m. - Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m.
60th St. from Dorchester to Stony Island - no parking both sides of the street.
60th St. from Blackstone to Stony Island EB
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. through Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Dorchester to Stony Island EB and WB
Blackstone, from 59th St. to Midway Plaisance
Cornell, from Stony Island to 57th St.
Stony Island, from Midway Plaisance to 63rd St.
Stony Island, from 59th St. to 57th St.
59th St. EB, from Harper to Stony Island.
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. - Saturday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Woodlawn to Blackstone.
Dorchester, from 59th to 60th St.
Wednesday, June 17 at 6 a.m. - Friday, June 19 at 6 a.m.
Woodlawn, from 59th to 60th St.
Midway Plaisance, from Ellis to Woodlawn.
Sidewalk restrictions
Monday, June 8 at 6 a.m. - Monday, June 22 at 5 p.m.
60th St. from Dorchester to Stony Island.
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. - Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Dorchester to Stony Island.
Blackstone, from 59th St. to Midway Plaisance.
Cornell, from Stony Island to 57th St.
Monday, June 15 at 6 a.m. - Saturday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m.
Midway Plaisance, from Woodlawn to Blackstone.
Dorchester, from 59th St. to 60th St.
1 hour and 23 minutes ago
Cheryl Burton scholarship recipient introduces former first lady Michelle Obama
The recipient of a scholarship from ABC7 Chicago's Cheryl Burton introduced former first lady Michelle Obama Thursday.
Addison Belhomme received Burton's scholarship at Lindblom Math and Science Academy last year.
1 hour and 38 minutes ago
John Legend, Common perform 'Glory'
John Legend performs "Someday We'll All Be Free" by Donny Hathaway.
Common joined to perform with the United Voices of Chicago choir to perform "Glory."
2 hours and 8 minutes ago
Eddie Vedder performs original song 'Better Believe'
Eddie Vedder performed an original song called "Better Believe."
The song was created specifically for the grand opening ceremony.
He performed with teenagers part of the Chicago non-profit Guitars Over Guns.
