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flag Residents near Chicago’s Obama Center form union to resist displacement over potential redevelopment and rising rents.

flag Residents near Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center in Woodlawn have formed a tenant union to fight potential displacement and rent hikes tied to the $850 million project. flag Tenants at the Chaney Braggs Apartments, many of whom have lived there for decades and pay $700–$800 monthly, oppose a possible sale to a California investor that could lead to redevelopment. flag They say $2,000 relocation offers are insufficient amid rising neighborhood costs. flag Though no sale is finalized, residents report no response from officials and fear gentrification will push them out. flag The center, set to open June 18, includes a museum, library, and community spaces, but public infrastructure costs have exceeded initial estimates, raising concerns about long-term impacts on historically Black communities.

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