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Friends of the Park Opposes Plan for Obama Center Garage
The parks advocacy group is opposing plans for an above-ground facility, but isn't against building a new garage.
October 24, 2017
Petition to Extend Green Line to Obama Center Has Hundreds of Signatures. What’s Next?
Now that they've got support from residents, the campaigners want to get the Obama Foundation, Mayor Emanuel, and the CTA onboard with the proposal.
July 26, 2017
Petition Calls for Restoring Green Line Service to Jackson Park, Obama Library
Neighbors have launched an online petition demanding that the CTA restore Green Line service to Stony Island and the future presidential library site.
July 11, 2017
Obama: Closing 6-Lane Road by Presidential Library Will Create a More Vibrant Public Space
Although some community leaders have opposed the idea, arguing that it would create carmaggedon, the former president noted that it’s important not to get so “fixated on traffic that we lose sight of what's possible."
May 4, 2017
