Obama Presidential Center, designed as hub of civic life, set to open in Chicago (opens original article in a new tab)

The Obama Presidential Center, an $850 million development in Chicago, opened on Juneteenth with a focus on civic life, civil rights, and public accessibility.

• Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama preside over the ceremonial opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
• The center, an $850 million development, includes a museum, gardens, a concert hall, and other public spaces, opening on Juneteenth.
• The center features elements celebrating civil rights and Obama's legacy, with a focus on hope and public accessibility.