(CHICAGO) — Former President Barack Obama unveiled plans for his future presidential center Wednesday, painting a picture of a buzzing hub for youth and community programs on the South Side of Chicago where he raised his family and launched his political career. “So that they can take up the torch and lead the process of change in the future.” Private donations will fund the institution and construction could take four years, though Obama said programming could begin as soon as this year.
Plans for a Chicago-based presidential library in honour of the former U.S. President Obama are revealed.