Obama opens $850 million presidential center in Chicago
Why it matters: The South Side campus doubles as a museum and community hub, tying Obama's legacy to civic engagement in his hometown.
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Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago after costs hit $850 million
Why it matters: The project more than doubled from its original $350 million estimate and has fueled local fears of displacement.
Obama dedicates $850 million presidential center in Chicago
What's next: The South Side campus opens to the public Friday with a museum, library branch and community spaces.
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with $850 million campus
Why it matters: The 19-acre South Side site is designed to shape new civic leaders long after Barack Obama left office.
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