Obama Presidential Center

Obama foundation chief: Chicago needs to get house in order

Marty Nesbitt, Barack Obama Foundation chairman, discusses timelines for choosing architect and possible location for library, but says city of Chicago must first address violence on South Side


City promised upgrades near Obama library

Author details possible improvements to transportation, urban environment around potential Obama Presidential Center sites on South Side


Obama library will be the jewel of the South Side

In op-ed, alumnus and activist Timuel Black describes the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side as ‘the chance of a lifetime’


Valerie Jarrett on the Obama Presidential Library

President Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett discusses process of bringing Obama Presidential Library to the South Side


The Obama library is yours, Chicago. Now what?

Editorial states Obama Presidential Center on South Side ‘doesn't guarantee a transformation. It simply creates the opportunity’


Obama Presidential Library

Video: Carol Adams, member of UChicago’s Community Advisory Board, joins panel discussion with South Side officials about Obama Presidential Center


Martin Nesbitt, Chairman of the Board for the Barack Obama Foundation, on the Obama Library Coming to Chicago

Audio: Martin Nesbitt, chairman of the Barack Obama Foundation, discusses goals for the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side


Chicago chosen as future home of Obama Presidential Center

The Barack Obama Foundation has announced that Chicago will be the home of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, and the University of Chicago is excited to collaborate with the Foundation on this transformative effort.


Obama library raises hopes, fears about economic boom on South Side

Politicians, community members debate potential for economic development around Obama presidential library sites


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