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'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama opened the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Thursday, a decade in the making. The 19.3-acre campus features a museum, community center, playground, and more, with Obama emphasizing its role as a vibrant space for community engagement. Performances by artists including Jennifer Hudson and U2 marked the celebratory event.

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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:55 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 20:20 UTC

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