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Federal Judge dismisses lawsuit to stop construction of Obama Presidential Center

In a ruling issued Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Robert Blakey rejected the contention that the city's park district improperly gave control of the land in Jackson Park to the former President's foundation in violation of the public trust.

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Hadiya Pendleton Winter Garden to highlight Obama Presidential Center

Obama Foundation officials hope the space will capture the teen’s spirit and serve “as a beacon to everyone of the potential that exists in our youth."