Obama library coming to Chicago

[Stellar]

Obama library coming to Chicago
Posted: 04/30/2015, 09:43pm | Lynn Sweet

WASHINGTON — As first reported in the Chicago Sun-Times, the Obama library, museum and presidential center will be located on Chicago’s South Side, with the University of Chicago bid beating out the competition for the massive project.

The Sun-Times has reported in several stories since April 14 that the Obama development was coming to the city. The official announcement will be made in Chicago by the Chicago-based Barack Obama Foundation in about two weeks, the Sun-Times has confirmed with several sources with direct knowledge of the rollout.

Though the decision to ratify the foundation recommendation was made by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle, the president is not expected to attend the announcement, for which planning has already begun, the Sun-Times was told by a source.

As the Sun-Times reported on April 14, the foundation, led by Obama friend Marty Nesbitt, will not announce until later this year whether the Obama complex will be located in Washington Park or Jackson Park. The parks are near the University of Chicago’s main Hyde Park campus.

The U. of C. bid emphasized partnerships with elementary, high school and other area universities — and support from the surrounding South Side communities.

more at the link..
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/7/71/567078/obama-library-coming-chicago

[Stellar]

1. Message from the Obama's

The President and First Lady have a message for you

After months of careful consideration, the President and First Lady have chosen the future home of the Obama Foundation. Hear why the Obamas picked Chicago straight from them, and sign up to be one of the Foundation's earliest supporters.

http://act.barackobamafoundation.org/page/s/ofa-chicago-announcement-watch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=obamafound&utm_content=2+-+Join+the+Obama+Foundation+today+and+be+t&utm_campaign=20150511BOF-OFA-Full-C-2&source=20150511BOF-OFA-Full-C-2

[Joe Magarac]

2. Really, where else could it be? n/t