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But the Obamas didn't say which South Side location — Washington Park or Jackson Park — will be the one.
Decision between Jackson and Washington parks expected to be delayed.
A Wednesday forum will consider what an Obama library could mean for policing in the neighborhood.
But a City Council joint committee tussled over whether the library should go on the South or West Side.
Sources close to Obama Foundation said the president will wait until the election is decided.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel continued to use the library as a campaign issue against Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
Garcia and Mayor Rahm Emanuel supporters hit the South Side with a new wave of robocalls on the library.
The Obama Foundation only asked about two University of Chicago sites in Washington and Jackson parks.
The Community Development Commission will take up the possible transfer of parkland for the library.
Neighbors plan to show their support of the Obamas choosing the neighborhood for the library.
The public was again divided, with some angered that comment time was limited to an hour.
Marty Nesbitt called local aldermen after Michelle Obama visited rival Columbia University last week.
Jerry Kellman wishes now that he had saved Barack Obama's short stories about Altgeld Gardens.
A small minority of the 500 surveyed thought Chicago would lose out if it doesn't offer up park space.
Parks groups are anticipating copious state reviews if Obama chooses a South Side park for his library.
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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.
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"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.
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