Extremely Local News: Take a tour of the Obama Center campus

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Obama Center Offering Free Campus Tours Ahead Of Its 2026 Opening: Anyone can walk up and explore the perimeter of the site while asking questions of Obama Foundation officials during the tours, which take place monthly through November. The center is on track for a 2026 opening.

Eaves Brings European Flavors, Old-World Charm To Lyric Opera After 3-Year Renovation: The new southern European-inspired restaurant inside the iconic Civic Opera House offers diners an escape from the city’s fast pace.

Atomic Cake Still Makes A Splash, 70 Years After Its Debut: The towering medley of chocolate, banana and vanilla cakes and fruit fillings has been reimagined by a Chicago pastry chef as a 13-layer sundae eaten with a spoon.