Residents in Chicago are advocating for the renaming of the street outside Trump Tower from N. Wabash Ave. to Barack Hussein Obama Ave. A petition supporting this change has garnered over 25,000 signatures. The petition states that the new name would reflect the city's values of inclusivity and resilience. City Alderman Brendan Reilly has introduced an ordinance to designate the portion of Wabash Ave that houses Trump Tower as 'Barack Hussein Obama Way,' noting that exceptions can be made for honorary street signs for former presidents. Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed support for the proposal, stating that the leadership of President Obama is exceptional. The proposal coincides with the opening of Obama's presidential center on the South Side of Chicago, which was attended by several celebrities and former presidents. Trump has previously criticized Chicago, labeling it with various negative descriptors.
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Chicago Residents Propose Renaming Street Outside Trump Tower to Honor Obama
A petition to rename the street outside Trump Tower in Chicago to Barack Hussein Obama Ave has gained over 25,000 signatures. City Alderman Brendan Reilly has proposed an ordinance for this change, which Mayor Brandon Johnson supports. This initiative coincides with the opening of Obama's presidential center in the city.
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