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Obamas Return To Chicago For Groundbreaking Of Presidential Center Tuesday

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Obamas are returning to Chicago next week.

"Michelle and I could not be more excited to break ground on the Obama Presidential Center in the community that we love," said former President Barack Obama.

You can celebrate the groundbreaking with President Barack and Michelle Obama online. The Obama Presidential Center is hosting several virtual festivities on Monday and Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the former President and First Lady will be in Chicago for a ceremonial groundbreaking that will be live streamed on Obama.org.

The center is in Jackson Park and will include a museum, public library, athletic center and community space. Construction is already underway.

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