US: Massive crowd gathers in Chicago for Obama Presidential Center grand opening.

SHOTLIST: CHICAGO, US (JUNE 18, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF CROWDS GATHERED AT MIDWAY PLAISANCE PARK WATCH PARTY, BUYING OBAMA THEMED SOUVENIRS 2. VARIOUS OF PUBLIC VIEWING DEDICATION CEREMONY ON GIANT SCREENS, SINGING ALONG, DANCING, CHEERING AND APPLAUDING DURING THE LIVE BROADCAST 3. VARIOUS OF SECURITY MEASURES AROUND PREMISES AND PEOPLE TAKING PHOTOSCHICAGO, US - JUNE 18: A massive crowd gathered at Midway Plaisance Park on Thursday, June 18, for a public watch party celebrating the grand opening dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Attendees filled the park to view the live broadcast of the landmark event, which featured high-profile speeches and a star-studded concert lineup. High-profile artists including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Common, Eddie Vedder, Marc Anthony, Tems, The Roots, and U2's Bono and The Edge performed to mark the historic opening.