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News Updates
in our news section we have a new post describing the release of the original Obama Presidential Library bids from Hawai'i, Cornell (New York), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and University of Chicago. The information in these bids reveal the independence of the Obama Foundation in creating the Obama Presidential Center.
Read here for more details.
Commentary by UChicago Law Professor Lior Strahilevitz on "Why the law favors the Obama Presidential Center" was published in the Chicago Tribune last week. You can read the article here.
Strahilevitz compares the OPC siting in Jackson Park, where a museum, library and extensive community programming will directly benefit the surrounding communities with the Chicago Bears' exclusive rights to use Soldier Field during football season. A challenge to the Bears' agreement by Friends of the Parks (FOTP), and the rejection of this challenge by the Illinois Supreme Court established important legal precedent for the "public trust doctrine" which will weigh directly on the current POP lawsuit.
Upcoming Events
We have a new Calendar on the website listing upcoming events. Key hearings and votes in City Council are coming, please consider attending to give your testimony in support of the OPC. See details of these events by going to our Upcoming Events page
1) October 25th: City Council Committee on Transportation Vote on CDOT plan for the OPC.
2) October 31st: City Council full vote on Plan Use Agreement and other ordinances.
Please let us know if you think you will be able to attend either of these meetings by emailing us at: sosideneighbors4hope@gmail.com
Letter of Support
Join over 430 UChicago and local community members to voice your support for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. You can sign here.
Volunteer!
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