US Secret Service prepares to secure Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony

Former Presidents Bush, Clinton and Biden to attend Obama Presidential Center ceremony

The three presidents, along with former first ladies Laura Bush, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Jill Biden are also expected to attend the ceremony on Thursday with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the center's John Lewis Plaza.

George Bush to attend Obama presidential center opening alongside Biden, Clinton: Report

The center – encompassing a museum, an athletic center, cafe and restaurant, a branch of the Chicago Public Library and more – will officially open to the public on Friday, but will have its ceremonial opening Thursday

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Barack and Michelle Obama are expected to speak at the Obama center opening June 18, followed by stars like Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera.

Obama Presidential Center opening brings heightened security to South Side

U.S. Secret Service prepares to secure Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony – ABC7 (Chicago)

Multiple measures will be in place, including vehicle checkpoints, anti-scale fencing and a temporary flight restriction from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Street closures near the center are scheduled to be complete by 6 a.m. Wednesday, and pedestrian access in the area will be restricted. Because the ceremony will be held outdoors, planners have also focused on potential risks posed by nearby high-rise buildings.

US Secret Service prepares to secure Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony

The US Secret Service is working with the Chicago Police Department and other agencies to secure the Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony.