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A Guide to Chicago’s South Side, Home of the New Obama Center

A Guide to Chicago’s South Side, Home of the New Obama Center
NYT Business Friday 12 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Elaine Glusac and Akilah Townsend 1 min read
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The $850-million Obama Presidential Center will introduce visitors to an area they have largely overlooked in favor of downtown attractions. Above, the sculpture of the Obamas outside the center was created by StudioEIS, a Brooklyn-based design studio.

The $850-million Obama Presidential Center will introduce visitors to an area they have largely overlooked in favor of downtown attractions. Above, the sculpture of the Obamas outside the center was created by StudioEIS, a Brooklyn-based design studio.
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