- A concert featuring Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend took place in Chicago, while the Obama Presidential Center is located in Madison.
- The Presidential Center project is backed by an $850M investment and is being established in Chicago's South Side.
The opening event for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago featured a star-studded lineup, including Christina Aguilera, and Mike Latham spoke about Barack Obama's legacy.
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The opening event for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago featured a star-studded lineup, including Christina Aguilera, and Mike Latham spoke about Barack Obama's legacy.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Details emerge about the star-studded opening event, including tributes to presidents.1 source
Details about the star-studded opening event of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.1 source
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The Presidential Center project is backed by an $850M investment and is being established in Chicago's South Side.Also in this story
- The Presidential Center was located in Chicago on June 19, 2026.
- Celebrities, including Christina Aguilera, performed at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which now includes a new library branch.
- OPC is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.
- Michelle Obama is visiting Chicago, where the Obama Presidential Center is located.
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Barack Obama
president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)
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Chicago
city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America
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Honolulu
city in and county seat of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is also the capital city of Hawaii
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