Politics & Government
Four Addresses On Stony Island Show The Promise, Possible Perils Of Obama Center's Impact On South Side
There's a new towering museum, a bright children's playground, acres of green spaces and a brand-new Chicago Public Library branch.
June 9, 2026
The new Obama Presidential Center and its 19-acre campus is located in Jackson Park, in Woodlawn.
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There's a new towering museum, a bright children's playground, acres of green spaces and a brand-new Chicago Public Library branch.
But walk three blocks down Stony Island, and you won't see much new at all.
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The new Obama Presidential Center includes a 19-acre campus including a children's playground, green spaces and a Chicago Public Library branch/CBS News Chicago
