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Obama Center opening stirs pride and unease for Chicago’s South Side amid displacement fears
The opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side has sparked both pride and concerns about gentrification, housing affordability, and displacement among residents. Pastor Jeffery Campbell and community members highlight rising rents and university-driven development as ongoing challenges in neighborhoods like Woodlawn, South Shore, and Hyde Park.
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