Obama Presidential Center Nears $1 Billion Nearly Triple Early Estimates and the Costliest Ever
The Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side has seen costs rise from early estimates of $300–500 million to $909 million by the end of 2025, exceeding the previously cited $850 million estimate by $59 million. The projected cost was raised significantly several times throughout the project. The Obama Foundation gained control of public land […]
