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Obama Library

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Obama Center opens to public | Updates

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  • Jun 22

Obamas reflect on new presidential center, greatest White House legacy

  • Jun 17

Barack Obama's rise from community organizer to president

  • Jun 17

Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson speak with 100 women at Obama Center

  • Jun 15

Road closures, parking restrictions in place for Obama Center opening

  • Jun 15

Obama Foundation effort 'My Brother's Keeper Alliance' thriving

  • Jun 15

Our Chicago: The Obama Presidential Center Prepares To Open

  • Jun 14

ABC7 gets sneak peek at Chicago Public Library branch at Obama Center

  • Jun 9

Latest Videos

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ABC7's Leah Hope joins Obama Center dance party

  • Jun 18
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Families celebrate Obama Presidential Center at official watch party

  • Jun 18
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John Legend gives hint to Obama Center grand opening performance

  • Jun 18
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Obama Center opens soon

  • Jun 4
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Centenarians take tour of Obama Presidential Center ahead of opening

  • May 27
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Obama Center to serve as home base for some of foundation's programs

  • May 26
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Businesses eager for promised economic boost from Obama Center

  • May 22
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Obama Presidential features dozens of art pieces

  • May 21

Latest Stories

Black-owned construction firms bring Obama Presidential Center to life

The Black-owned firms that helped bring the Obama Center to life are speaking out.

  • Jun 5

Taking a look at the Obama Presidential Center inside and out

With the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in just over two weeks, we are giving you a look inside, and outside the center.

  • Jun 5

Atrium in Obama Presidential Center named for Chicago teen Hadiya Pendleton, killed in 2013 shooting

Thirteen years ago, Chicagoans and people across the country were shocked to hear of the murder of Hadiya Pendleton.

  • Jun 2

ABC7 gets inside look at Oval Office replica in Chicago's Obama Presidential Center

ABC7 takes you inside for a look at one of the highlights of former President Barack Obama's museum in Jackson Park.

  • May 28

Obama Foundation Scholars prepared as new generation of leaders, Presidential Center nears opening

There are less than six weeks until the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Long before the center was erected, the Obama Foundation has been preparing a new generation of leaders.

  • May 28