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Halfway built, the Obama Presidential Center is already a South Side landmark

The signature tower at the Obama Presidential Center, under construction in Jackson Park, already looms over the community. It will house the museum dedicated to the former president.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

New details on little-known Obama Presidential Library, tucked away in Hoffman Estates

U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan, whose National Archives and Records Administration operates presidential libraries, talks about the library in an exclusive Sun-Times interview.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023

Obama Foundation, fueled by two mega-donors, has record fundraising year in 2022

The Obama Foundation compensation package for its chief executive, Valerie Jarrett, jumped to $754,064, in 2022, up from $592,905 in 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

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Chosen Few DJs’ ‘family reunion style’ house music festival returns to Jackson Park Saturday

The festival was started in 1990 by the Chosen Few DJs, a group of house music pioneers from Chicago. With house music’s recent rise in mainstream popularity, the event showcases the music that’s never left its birthplace.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023

Illinois has had a rich history of auto racing

The first auto race ever held in the United States was flagged off on Nov. 28, 1895, from Jackson Park, near the site of the now Museum of Science and Industry.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2023

Candidates facing off in 5th Ward runoff race focus on impacts of future Obama Center

The potential effects, both benefits and drawbacks, of the impending opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park is a major issue for the ward.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

Man fatally shot in Jackson Park home

John Maruszak, 33, was at a residence in the 2000 block of East 67th Street when he was shot, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022

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6 wounded in Jackson Park drive-by shooting

About 10:30 p.m., two males in an SUV fired shots while driving through the 6400 block of South Richards Drive.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022

Jackson Park belongs to all, not just golfers

The nature sanctuary is a treasure that should not be destroyed. We should improve the city’s existing golf courses and keep them affordable, not destroy beloved public spaces and trees.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022

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