Legal drama threatens construction of Obama Presidential Center

Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

Former President Barack Obama’s dream of having a landmark building named after him has been delayed once again.

Fox News reports a federal judge in Chicago announced Wednesday that he was delaying a trial date over a lawsuit seeking to halt construction of the Obama Presidential Center until December.

The move further shelves the project and potential hopes of breaking ground on the huge complex any time soon.

Two environmental groups have sued the proponents of the Obama center, arguing that its construction on public parkland is a violation of state law.

The city argues the center does not violate the law and the judge said the delay will allow lawyers on both sides to gather more information.

Corrie O'Connor

 

Sponsored Links

Salem News Channel Today

On Air & Up Next

  • The Scott Jennings Show
     
    Jennings is battle-tested on cable news, a veteran of four presidential   >>
     
  • Your Personal Bank
    2:00PM - 3:00PM
     
    If you want to live like the wealthy, you need to think like the wealthy. Join   >>
     
  • The Larry Elder Show
    3:00PM - 5:00PM
     
    Larry Elder personifies the phrase “We’ve Got a Country to Save” The “Sage from   >>
     
  • Bill Holland with the Answer On Wall Street
     
    One Minute NYSE Market Report from Bill Holland - weekdays at 6:58 am, 7:58 am, 4:31 pm and 6:48 pm.
     
  • SEKULOW
    5:00PM - 6:00PM
     
    Jay Sekulow is widely regarded as one of the foremost free speech and religious   >>
     

See the Full Program Guide