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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago: The Jackson Park museum and campus opened to the public on Juneteenth, drawing long lines, DJ sets, and big crowds as Barack and Michelle Obama greeted early visitors and read to students in the new library. Supporters call it a historic investment in a long-underserved area, while some residents worry it could speed up displacement and gentrification. Juneteenth Across the Chicago Area: Evanston held “Opal’s Walk for Freedom,” a 2.5-mile march honoring Opal Lee and emphasizing unity and celebration. Illinois Housing Blueprint Survey: The Illinois Housing Development Authority is asking residents to weigh in on housing availability and affordability to guide the 2027 blueprint. Weather & Safety: Illinois logged a record-breaking tornado tally for 2026, and a man died after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor. Sports: The Cubs routed the Blue Jays 16-2, and Chicago Fire FC hosted a family-friendly U.S. vs. Australia World Cup watch party.

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