Protect Our Parks et al v. Chicago Park District et al

  1. June 11, 2019

    Obama Center Can Be Built On Park Land, Judge Rules

    An Illinois federal judge on Tuesday tossed an environmental group's bid to block former President Barack Obama from constructing a $500 million presidential center on Chicago's South Side, rejecting the claim that it's an improper use of public park land.

  2. February 19, 2019

    Judge Gives Nod To Suit Fighting Obama Presidential Center

    An Illinois federal judge on Tuesday said advocates who are fighting the construction of the Obama Presidential Center planned for a spot in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side had standing to bring the bulk of their claims.