Daughters Sasha and Malia, from left, former first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama laugh during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama plays the air guitar after the ensemble performance during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. From left are: John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and former first lady Michelle Obama. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama watches performers alongside other former presidents during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama jokes with former first lady Michelle Obama as Bono and The Edge perform during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
A Chicago police officer dances to the music of Stevie Wonder at the conclusion of the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Former first lady Michelle Obama and her daughter Malia Obama sing along with Stevie Wonder to each other during the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama laughs with his wife Michelle Obama during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama speaks during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former first lady Michelle Obama talks about the life and legacy of her husband, former President Barack Obama, during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. On the screen is a young Barack Obama with his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Stevie Wonder performs during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Guests attend the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama smiles alongside Sasha, Malia and Michelle Obama during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama watches performers alongside other former presidents during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama hugs his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama following her speech during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. At right is former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton bow their heads in prayer alongside their wives Jill Biden, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama speaks during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Eddie Vedder performs alongside students during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Common, right, and John Legend perform at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama plays air guitar to the music of Stevie Wonder at the conclusion of the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Workers watch former President Barack Obama speak at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Bono and The Edge perform during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
U2 frontman Bono performs during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former Vice President Kamala Harris dances to Marc Anthony alongside Doug Emhoff, Nancy Pelosi, Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and others during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President George W. Bush momentarily jumps in with the Roots near the end of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Guests listen as former President Barack Obama speaks during the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama hugs Bruce Springsteen during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bono greets former President George W. Bush during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama watches a performance along with his daughters Sasha, left and Malia during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance to the music of Stevie Wonder during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President George W. Bush listens during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Music artist John Legend performs at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Christina Aguilera performs during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attend the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left, along with Sen. Dick Durbin, stand for the national anthem during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen arrive at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Bono embraces former President Barack Obama after his performance at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are introduced during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Bono, center, listens as former President Barack Obama speaks during the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker laughs with Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. MK Prtizker is at left. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud along with their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, second left, during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. Former President Bill Clinton is at right. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Letitia Dennis, of Park Manor, tears up as she stands with her granddaughter, Tatum Horton-Tucker, 4, as they listen to Jennifer Hudson sing the national anthem during the watch party for the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center, at Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden listen during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former President Barack Obama leaves the stage after the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Marlene Snipes, left, and Margaret Pulley dance to music before the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony watch party at Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Pamela Carter, who is celebrating her birthday, holds a Barack Obama doll as she waits to enter Midway Plaisance Park for the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony watch party in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Teri Lynn Hamilton shows off her Barack Obama patch while she waits to enter Midway Plaisance Park for the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony watch party in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Hyacinth McLeod waits to enter Midway Plaisance Park for the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony watch party in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Sakeena Tirado dances to music before the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony watch party at Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Civil rights leader Andrew Young, center, at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, center, attends the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Oprah Winfrey arrives at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Pod Save America hosts and former Obama administration officials Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer and former Special Advisor to the President David Axelrod arrive at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Tyler Perry arrives for the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Melody Hobson greets a colleague as she arrives with George Lucas for the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg attends during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts talk ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks with former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Comedians and talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, left, speaks with Conan O’Brien ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Actor Quinta Brunson, center, speaks with Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom arrives at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Guests arrive for the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago's Jackson Park. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Guests arrive for the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Police officers on bicycles patrol the perimeter ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Workers prepare the main stage ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Workers set up chairs at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Valerie Jarrett, CEO of The Obama Foundation is interviewed ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Workers set up chairs at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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Daughters Sasha and Malia, from left, former first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama laugh during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
North side politicians, LGBTQ+ advocates and neighbors gathered to break ground on a pedestrian plaza in Andersonville named for late trans activist Elise Malary.
This familiar show is very funny under the direction of E. Faye Butler and in the hands of an experienced cast of comedic performers in the western suburbs.
