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Getty WASHINGTON — With a long-running federal review complete, the first pre-construction utility relocation work for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park will start in April, with preliminary roadwork and site preparation to begin as early as August, the Obama Foundation and City Hall announced Wednesday. Former President Barack Obama, in a video message released Wednesday, said: “We know that by working together, we can unlock the South Side’s fullest potential — and help set up our city, our country and our world for even better years still to come.” I’m proud to ann...

The Obama Foundation acknowledged in its announcement about the planned groundbreaking earlier on Wednesday that the construction comes after “the conclusion of a robust four-year long federal review process” for the center. The center is set to be constructed in Jackson Park. The park is on the National Register of Historic Places, so the federal review was necessary. Obama said in a video message accompanying the tweet on Wednesday that he and former first lady Michelle Obama ADVERTISEMENT “It’s where I met Michelle. Just a couple miles from where she grew up. Where Sasha and Malia ...

this missing honor student. and after "dancing with the stars'" toughest and most talked about season ever -- >> jennifer and derek. >> the new champion and her fellow finalist bristol and kyle join us live right here in times square. the "dancing with the stars" after-party begins right now. you guys in the control room, go back to that one more time. let's see jennifer grey popping into the studio this morning. so much excitement here in times square this morning. what a great spirit, this entire season. they all came in, robin, everybody in a great mood. everybody smiling. it ...