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The presidential center in Jackson Park was announced in 2015 and was originally slated to open in 2021, but lawsuits and federal reviews suspended construction at times. Construction didn’t actually begin until 2021. The center’s opening had recently been set for sometime in spring 2026.
With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
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Looks like the “Mask Of Sorrow” in Russia.
That is one hideous building.
The empty wall invites graffiti. Bring your extension ladders.
The structure’s resemblance to the Black Power fist is uncanny (or not).
Lots of high minded word salad from Obama. What is a $850 million center going to do that a $100 million center wouldn’t? Loved Obama saying old people should get out of the way…a reminder to all the 70 and 80+ year olds addicted to power and clinging to it at the national, state and local level.
Any bets the Obamas are going to shoot for Juneteenth to open this monstrosity? They will make a token appearance, give a short speech about the inherent racism of America and be back in one of their mansions before the lead starts flying at sundown.
This will be known as the new ‘Mistake by the Lake’. Clevelanders must be rejoicing at losing the title.
Haha great analogy!!!