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Chicago’s South Side is lighting up with the grand opening of Barack Obama’s Presidential Center — a $850 million tribute to his legacy and a beacon for civic inspiration. The weekend kicks off with a star-studded dedication featuring Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bono, and Christina Aguilera, alongside former presidents Biden, Bush, and Clinton. The Obamas deliver remarks as the center — complete with museum, library, playground, and athletic facilities — welcomes visitors on Juneteenth. Tickets are already sold out through October, with projections of over a million annual guests. Notably absent? Donald Trump, who called the project a “total disaster” — a stark contrast to the celebration of hope and community unfolding in the heart of Chicago.

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