Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were in Chicago Tuesday for the groundbreaking of the former commander-in-chief’s new presidential …
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were in Chicago Tuesday for the groundbreaking of the former commander-in-chief’s new presidential center. « This day’s been a long time coming, » Obama said during the event. The Obama Presidential Center will be located near Jackson Park in Chicago, a city the former president said was key to his career. Controversy has surrounded the location chosen for the project, with some community activists claiming the new center will cause prices for homes and rent to increase and may price many of those who live in the area out of the market. Environmental activists have also been critical of the project, arguing that it would remove too many trees and destroy some bird habitats.
