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Lawsuit filed to block Obama Center in Chicago park

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Former President Barack Obama speaks at a community event on the Presidential Center at the South Shore Cultural Center, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Chicago. The Obama Foundation unveiled plans for the former president's lakefront presidential center, showcasing renderings and a model at an event where Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama were expected to give more details. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ** FILE **

Black people accused of racism for opposing Obama library

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama address the participants at a summit on climate change involving mayors from around the globe in Chicago on Dec. 5, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

University of Chicago symposium aims to ‘slow down’ Obama library development

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

In this May 3, 2017, file photo, former President Barack Obama speaks at a community event on the Presidential Center at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago. Construction is expected to start in 2018 on Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago. The former president used his first public appearances since leaving the White House to visit his hometown several times in 2017 and reveal post-presidency plans to work with young people and details about the center. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Obama’s presidential library ripped as ‘ugly waste of taxpayer resources’ by Chicagoans

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

This conceptual drawing released, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, by the Obama Foundation, shows plans for the proposed Obama Presidential Center that will be located in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side. This view looks north showing the Museum, Forum and Library. The Museum is the tallest structure on site. (Obama Foundation via AP)

Obama presidential library design panned; likened to softboiled egg, ‘giant toenail’

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

University group announces opposition to Obama Center

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Rauner expresses doubt on state funds for Obama library

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