Chicago Firefighters Extinguish Burning Cross in Grant Park as Church Offers $10,000 Reward
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Updated · WLS-TV · Jun 10
Chicago Firefighters Extinguish Burning Cross in Grant Park as Church Offers $10,000 Reward
3 articles · Updated · WLS-TV · Jun 10
Summary
Chicago firefighters put out a burning cross in Grant Park at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after video showed the symbol ablaze near Columbus and Balbo.
Chicago police are investigating the circumstances of the fire, which authorities had not yet explained in further detail.
A $10,000 reward is being offered by the Faith Community of Saint Sabina for information leading to an arrest, Rev. Michael L. Pfleger said.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office called the images disturbing and said hate has no place in Chicago, framing the incident as a threat to public safety and inclusion.