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Chicago authorities are searching for a suspect after a cross was burned in Grant Park earlier this week.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Who
Chicago authorities, Rev Michael L Pfleger, Mayor Brandon Johnson
What
Chicago authorities are searching for a suspect after a cross was burned in Grant Park earlier this week.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:25:00 GMT · 4h 50m ago
Where
Chicago, Illinois, USA ·
Why
A cross was set ablaze in Grant Park, an act described as a "decades-old symbol of hate and supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan" by Rev Michael L Pfleger.
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The incident, condemned by city officials, highlights an act of hate in a public space, potentially disturbing public safety and civic inclusivity in Chicago.

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