Obama Presidential Center approved to break ground in 2021

Published February 4, 2021 8:26pm ET



The Obama Presidential Center will break ground in the South Side of Chicago later this year, the former president announced on Wednesday.

“I’m proud to announce that the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) will officially break ground in 2021,” Obama tweeted. “Our hope is that the center will breathe new life into historic Jackson Park while delivering jobs, growth, and much more to the South Side. Let’s get to work.”

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