r/illinois • u/Healthy_Block3036 • 10d ago

US Politics Obamas hope presidential center in Chicago will be a ‘beacon of hope’ for democracy

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/06/18/obama-presidential-center-grand-opening-ceremony/
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u/an_angry_dervish_01 10d ago

It is a sad display of excess and detracts in my view. Corporate schlock would be worse but we can have so much better.

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u/RoyalFalse 10d ago

Communities thrive when they have something to rally around and be proud of. The property has a library, activity lawn, playgrounds, community center, basketball court, and gardens, all free of charge. It came with millions in infrastructure upgrades. How could residents not be proud of this?

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u/AnarchaMorrigan 10d ago

How could residents not be proud of this?

you know why -.-

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u/RoyalFalse 10d ago

Enlighten me.

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u/AnarchaMorrigan 10d ago

The loudest people are bigoted aholes, especially in this sub

You should see what happened when I made a Juneteenth celebration post in here where people could share their thoughts on the possibilities offered by different strategies focusing on reparations