Obama Center expects 70K visitors annually as local businesses are eager for promised economic boost

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Original Load Date May 22, 2026, 7 p.m.
Last Updated May 22, 2026, 7 p.m.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening is less than one month away. The museum and library are expected to bring tourists to the city, and businesses near the center are expecting a big boost. ABC7 spoke to business owners who say more customers means more jobs for Chicagoa...